Phlebotomist

West Wichita Family Physicians is a family-oriented healthcare organization committed to supporting our employees, their families, and a healthy work-life balance. As our practice continues to grow, we are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Phlebotomist to join our healthcare team.

The ideal candidate will provide excellent patient care while ensuring accurate specimen collection and maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and confidentiality.

Position Summary

The Phlebotomist is responsible for obtaining blood and other specimens through venipunctures, capillary punctures, finger sticks, and related collection procedures. This position plays an important role in supporting patient care by ensuring specimens are collected accurately, processed appropriately, and documented correctly within the electronic medical record.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures, capillary punctures, finger sticks, and dipstick testing accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare patients for specimen collection and explain procedures in a professional and reassuring manner.
• Follow established protocols for specimen preparation, collection, labeling, handling, and processing.
• Accurately enter patient and specimen information into the electronic medical record and laboratory systems.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sterile work environment.
• Ensure proper maintenance and handling of laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Follow infection control and safety guidelines at all times.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Provide exceptional customer service to patients, physicians, and coworkers.
• Assist with other clinical or laboratory duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous phlebotomy experience or completion of a phlebotomy training program.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn electronic medical record systems.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.

Preferred

• Experience working in a physician office, clinic, or healthcare setting.
• Experience with electronic medical records.

Schedule

This position is scheduled Monday through Friday . Candidates must be available to work during clinic operating hours between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and finger movements.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to safely perform specimen collection procedures throughout the workday.

Why Join West Wichita Family Physicians?

• Family-oriented workplace culture
• Supportive team environment
• Focus on work-life balance
• Stable, growing physician practice
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

We offer a generous paid time off plan, in addition to a suite of employee benefits.

West Wichita Family Physicians is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer who believes in the principle and practice of equal employment opportunity. It is our intent that all management actions, such as recruiting, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, terminations and WWFP sponsored training and related activities be administered without regard to race, religion, age, national origin, gender, disability, veteran status or any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. Company is a drug-free workplace, and we use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.