Clinic Phlebotomist

Clinic Phlebotomist

Job Category: Skilled Requisition Number: CLINI002930

Posted: June 16, 2026

Full-Time

Detroit, MI 48215, USA

Job Details

Description

What We're Looking For:

As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, CNS Healthcare's mission is to serve the people of our communities. The Phlebotomist is responsible for performing venipuncture and specimen collection procedures in an outpatient mental health setting. The role supports integrated healthcare by ensuring timely and accurate lab work that aids in the monitoring and treatment of clients receiving psychiatric, substance use, and general medical services. The clinic phlebotomist will be a part of a team of staff who complete blood draws including nurses and outside lab staff. This person will fill in the gaps to improve lab completions and reduce lab orders without results to meet quality standards for lab completions.

Please Note: This position is primarily community-based and will require travel to other locations and patients residence.

Compensation Range:

The starting pay for this position is $45,000 and is based on non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

What's In It For You:

As a member of our team, you will have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our community and the lives of the individuals that we serve. CNS Healthcare provides a robust total rewards program to support our team members and their loved ones. We've shared some highlights below, but you can visit the benefits guide posted on our careers page to learn more!

• Comprehensive medical insurance options
• Employer-paid benefits including dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
• Retirement program with generous company default contribution and match
• Generous PTO program starting at 23 days annually
• 16 paid holidays, including 3 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), HRSA, and more

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Essential Functions:

• Perform venipuncture and capillary blood draws on clients as ordered by providers.
• Prepare, label, and process blood and other specimens for lab analysis following established procedures and protocols.
• Complete lab work at various CNS sites and in persons homes or other places in the community.
• Coordinate with nurses at on site lab to prioritize lab collections.
• Create lab orders for outside lab orders received
• Provide coverage for nurses or onsite phlebotomist when absent.
• Monitor completion of lab works ordered by nurses and prescribers.
• Monitor lab supply inventory and notify supervisor of needed supplies.
• Follow-up to secure lab results from other practices and hospitals.
• Complete all required documentation completely, accurately, and in accordance with agency policy.
• Performs delegated duties from prescribers including medication and lab work ordering as assigned
• Maintain knowledge and compliance with established policies and procedures, corporate compliance program, code of ethics, applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, HIPAA standards, and other regulatory programs.
• Develop and foster working relationships with the Chief Medical Officer, Psychiatrists, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Medical Assistants, Case Manager, Peer Support Specialists and laboratory staff.
• Participate and promote departmental and agency quality improvement initiatives
• Completes all documentation in its entirety
• Follow infection control, safety, and HIPAA procedures at all times.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Medical Assistant Certification or Phlebotomy Certification
• Obtain and maintain Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Reliable transportation and proof of current auto insurance required
• At least one year of experience practicing phlebotomy
• Experience with the application of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in health care organizations
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office products including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint and Teams.
• Proficient in the use of electronic health records (EHRs)
• Proficient in medical waste disposal and the Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Standard and CDC's recommended standard protection control plan and requirements for OSHA's BBP standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented, and culturally diverse environment.
• Ability to analyze information, research issues, pay attention to detail, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to operate standard office machines such as photocopiers, faxes, computers, and video/tele-conferencing equipment.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and build positive working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, and courteously.
• Ability to use discretion and judgmental when handling matters of a sensitive or confidential nature.
• Ability to be forward thinking and take initiative to accomplish goals and objectives of the department.
• Reliable transportation
• Valid and unrestricted State of Michigan Driver's License

Preferred

• One year of experience practicing phlebotomy
• Experience working with individuals with behavioral health conditions is a plus.

About CNS Healthcare:

CNS Healthcare (CNS) is a non-profit, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) with seven clinics and two clubhouses in Southeastern Michigan. CNS employs approximately 400 employees, paraprofessionals, and support staff, delivering services to more than 7,000 people annually.

• CNS provides comprehensive integrated health services in partnership with several community organizations and uses a patient-centered approach to identify, support, and promote the overall health of children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
• Visit our website to learn more about our mission, vision, and values!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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