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Phlebotomist

Optum

Fort Worth, TX
1 day ago
$16.00 - $27.69

Job Description

Join Optum as a Phlebotomist and play a vital role in delivering high-quality medical care. You'll perform essential tasks that ensure patient safety and satisfaction while contributing to a collaborative healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Performs venipuncture following infection control processes
  • Maintains knowledge of routine container and minimum volumes for specimen collection
  • Identifies and labels specimens
  • Collects and verifies demographic information
  • Updates insurance information as needed
  • Verifies eligibility and flags appointments accordingly
  • Conducts outreach to patients requiring appointments
  • Scans and indexes documents into the EHR
  • Manages patients according to approved protocols
  • Carries out standing orders consistent with practice policies
  • Documents all patient interactions and clinical activities accurately
  • Schedules tests, treatments, and follow-up visits
  • Maintains oversight of temperature monitoring
  • Assists care team to ensure smooth office operation
  • Provides attention to patients to build confidence and trust
  • Maintains open communication with care team and management
  • Maintains knowledge of current coding, OSHA, and CLIA regulations
  • Adheres to patient safety initiatives and infection control regulations
  • Performs all other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • National certification or registration as Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist
  • 1+ years of phlebotomy experience
  • Tuberculosis screening and proof of immunity to specific diseases

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contribution