Specialty: Internal Medicine

Job Location: Fort Smith AR

Full or Part time: Full Time

Type of Facility: Private Practice

Job Description: We are currently seeking to fill a full-time position for a Phlebotomist/Specimen Collector for a laboratory that services a busy medium sized internal medicine practice in Fort Smith AR.

Requirements:

• A certified phlebotomy certificate
• Previous background working in a medical practice or laboratory is required.
• Additional skills needed to perform this position are: attention to detail, honest work ethic, above average customer service, good computer skills & competence with Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel.

PRINICIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Other laboratory duties may be assigned.
  • Phlebotomist/Specimen Collector will perform all tasks for the laboratory exclusively while functioning inside a medical practice. The individual must maintain high level of integrity, be service oriented, with a strong work ethic and conduct work in a professional manner at all times when dealing with medical staff in the office and also with patients.• The Phlebotomist/Specimen Collector will observe and follow all state and federal laws for specimen collection duties and responsibilities within a physician’s office
  
  • Complete all requisition forms and insurance documentation needed for specimen collection
  • Manage timely transport of daily specimen collection to laboratory via UPS/FEDEX
  • Weekly supply inventory & ordering additional supplies as needed
  • Enter new-client data into on-line laboratory provider portal
  • Maintains organization of the collection area
  • Other duties that may be assigned, exclusively to the laboratory

• Excellent customer service experience including client relationships and job knowledge.
• Outstanding attention to detail and ability to complete the job with limited errors
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and maintain HIIPA guidelines.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.