Medical Assistant II/Phlebotomist-Laboratory

Overview

Medical Assistant II/Phlebotomist

UnityPoint Health - Allen 

Shift: Full-time; 1.0 FTE; 1130 AM - 8 PM. Every 9th weekend, and holiday rotation.

Benefits Eligible 

The Medical Assistant II Phlebotomist, under the direction of the Manager-Compliance/ED Lab/Phlebotomy, is responsible for collection of blood samples through phlebotomy (blood collection) techniques, including vacutainer, syringe, winged infusion set and capillary collections.  All phlebotomists are expected to assist with collections from outpatients, inpatients as well as stat nursing home patients and any other patient types supported by UnityPoint Health.

The Medical Assistant II Phlebotomist is also trained into the Laboratory Office to register, receive in specimens from reference clients and other general office duties.  They also perform routine nursing home collection routes when working during the early morning hours.

Phlebotomists also assist in the collection of other specimens such as urines for analysis and urines for drug screens.

Phlebotomists should possess good clerical and computer skills to support the Laboratory department.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Learn and understand basic techniques of phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection for inpatients, outpatients and nursing home patients
• Learn and understand collection of urine drug screens for occupational and medical collections
• Performs routine nursing home draw routes if scheduled in early AM hours
• Assists technologists with duties including but not limited to stocking supplies, washing laboratory dishes, inventory management & follow up on reports
• After competent, assist in training new staff in phlebotomy
• Enters data and orders samples into Laboratory Information system
• Registers, orders and receives in specimens from reference lab and nursing home clients
• Navigates the Hospital Information system as required for patient care
• Answers incoming phone calls

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or greater preferred but not required

Licensure/Certification:

• Valid driver’s license

Other:

• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must possess basic computer skills and knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email and web browser
• May require frequent travel to area nursing home facilities