Phlebotomist

Position Summary

The Phlebotomist plays a crucial role in the healthcare team by collecting blood samples from patients. This position requires proficiency in performing venipunctures and capillary punctures, ensuring that specimens are collected accurately and safely. The Phlebotomist is responsible for labeling and handling specimens correctly to maintain the integrity of the samples and prevent contamination. In addition to technical skills, the Phlebotomist must exhibit excellent patient care, providing a calming and professional presence to alleviate patient anxiety and ensure a positive experience. This includes explaining procedures to patients, addressing their concerns, and ensuring their comfort throughout the process.

The Phlebotomist must adhere to strict safety and infection control protocols to protect both patients and healthcare workers. This includes proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), sterilization of equipment, and disposal of biohazardous materials.

Accurate record-keeping is essential, as the Phlebotomist must maintain detailed patient records and documentation of all procedures performed. This role also involves preparing and maintaining phlebotomy equipment and supplies, ensuring that all tools are in good working order and readily available.

The Phlebotomist may also assist with other laboratory tasks as needed, such as processing specimens, performing basic laboratory tests, and supporting other healthcare professionals in the dental office.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures and capillary punctures to collect blood samples.
• Ensure proper labeling and handling of specimens to maintain sample integrity.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Prepare and maintain phlebotomy equipment and supplies.
• Follow infection control and safety procedures, including the use of PPE.
• Provide excellent patient care, addressing concerns and ensuring comfort.
• Assist with other laboratory tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in Phlebotomy (e.g., from the American Society for Clinical Pathology or equivalent).
• Previous experience as a Phlebotomist preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

At West Coast Dental, we understand that our employees are our most valuable asset, forming the very foundation of our success. By investing in our team, we ensure that they receive the support and resources needed for both professional and personal growth. This commitment enables our employees to embody our core principle: to Welcome, Communicate, and Deliver unparalleled customer service.

West Coast Dental offers a competitive benefit package designed to enhance the lives of our employees.

West Coast Dental offers:

• Sick Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Vacation Pay
• Medical (including prescriptions)
• Vision insurance
• Comprehensive dental benefit
• Voluntary supplemental insurance for life, disability, critical illness, cancer, gap, and accident
• Continuing education
• Advancement opportunities
• 401 (k) plan
• Referral bonus incentive programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care)

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

Work Schedule

The Phlebotomist will be notified of the work schedule on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis. The Phlebotomist’s schedule is subject to change (daily/weekly hours may increase or decrease) according to the needs of the practice. Evening and weekend hours may be required. This position is paid on an hourly basis.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, and walk; talk, hear, and smell; and use hands, fingers, and wrists (manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination) to handle or feel the mouth/teeth and gums of patients, as well as objects, tools, or controls associated with the dental field. The employee is frequently/occasionally required to reach; lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds; and balance, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, twist, pull, and crouch. The essential functions of this position will result in the following: hazardous exposure (chemical and infections)—constantly; non ionizing radiation (welding flash, microwaves, sun, etc.)—frequently; radiation (x-ray, radioactive, isotopes, etc.)—constantly; noise (loud/repetitive, 85 decibels per OSHA standard)—constantly; and personal protective equipment (PPE: respiratory masks, latex gloves, face shields, etc.)—constantly.

Work Conditions and Risk

General Dental Office conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The dental office environment may result in employees being exposed to toxic chemicals, radiation, infectious bodily fluids and materials, and increased noise level. This position assumes high risk.

Independent Action

Under the general supervision of the Office Manager, regular duties performed by the Phlebotomist may require occasional independent judgment. The Phlebotomist must consult with her/his supervisor regarding patient problems or confrontation, policy issues, expenditures, and unusual problems.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required for the position.

This job description is subject to modification to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by anyone occupying this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with State and Federal laws.

The job requirement represents the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.