Phlebotomist III- Family Health Center at Enka

Phlebotomist III

The primary responsibility of this role is to perform specimen collection and processing of blood and body fluids, for testing and analyzing, to assist with medical decision making. The Phlebotomist III provides daily support with regards to specimen processing and laboratory policy and procedure needs. The Phlebotomist III is responsible for monitoring and maintaining quality control and infection prevention practices within the designated laboratory area, serving as the technical expert for all specimen collections, and trains clinical personnel in venipuncture specimen collections, laboratory workflows, and quality control education.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Oversight of the laboratory operations and inventory management, in partnership with Clinic Leads and Clinical Operations Director.
• Follows standard patient identification, infection control, and specimen collection practices.
• Adheres to any clinic protocols for specimen ordering and processing.
• Provides care to patients scheduled on the Clinical Services/Lab schedules.
• Venipuncture specimen collection and processing for send out to reference laboratories.
• Fingerstick blood and urine specimen point of care CLIA waived processing and timely documentation.
• Escalating abnormal and critical results to clinical staff or provider as soon as identified.
• Assist clinical staff with difficult patient sticks.
• Cleaning and stocking laboratory and clinic areas that stock specimen collection supplies.
• Monitor and respond to EHR messaging, and voicemails timely.
• Promotes teamwork and participates in process improvement work.
• Actively embraces and supports divisional and organizational initiatives.
• Serves as a back-up for clinical team members as needed.
• Performs additional duties as assigned to partner in meeting clinic needs.

This role description is a general description of the essential job functions. It is not intended to describe all the duties this role may perform.

Key Competencies:

• Communication Skills
• Decision Making
• HealthCare Knowledge
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Values
• Problem Solving

Specified Skills

• Computer: Excellent skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applications required.
• Knowledge and experience documenting patient care in an electronic health record.
• Foreign Language: Spanish speaking skills preferred.
• Lab: Knowledge of medical laboratory safety and infections control policies.
• Knowledge of medical laboratory equipment.

Physical Demands

• Not Applicable.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Not applicable

Education and Experience

• Minimum Qualifications:
• High school diploma
• 2-3 years of phlebotomy experience in an ambulatory setting
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Graduate from an accredited phlebotomist program
• Required Licenses:
• CNA, CMA, or Phlebotomy certificate required

Schedule:

Regular attendance on-site is an essential function of this position. Typical business hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (or flexed to best meet the needs of the clients and/or the Division); 40 hours per workweek; weekend, holiday, or evening coverage is occasionally required. Work hours will need to be flexible in order to respond to special work assignments, or evening activities, as requested by the team leader.

Position Compensation:

$21.83/hour, full time + full benefits available

At MAHEC, we strive to equip all team members with Total Rewards (pay + benefits) to honor their service, support their health, manage their financial security, build their career, and thrive.

All MAHEC employees and learners will be required to receive the Flu vaccine or have an approved exemption.

MAHEC Talent Management is located at 121 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803. Equal Opportunity Employer.

MAHEC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Employees who meet federal requirements may be eligible to have remaining student loan balances forgiven after 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time at MAHEC.

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