Phlebotomist I

Phlebotomist

Ready to make a real impact in patient care? Join our team as a Phlebotomist and become an essential part of the diagnostic process. You'll gain hands-on experience collecting and preparing biological specimens, supporting lab testing, and interacting directly with patients in a meaningful, professional setting. Whether you're starting your healthcare journey or looking to grow, this is where opportunity begins.

Compensation: $20.07 starting wage with an increase based on experience and education

Retention Bonus: $500 Retention Bonus for eligible new hires

Additional Pay: Shift Differential, Annual Increases, Paid Time Off

Benefits: medical, vision, dental, 401k with employer match

Education Benefits: FHP Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness

Other Benefits: Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs

Shifts Available:

2 Full-time Day Shift positions, 36-40 hours per week

1 Full time Night Shift position, 40 hours per week

Shift Differentials Available: $2.00/hr. Weekend- $2.50/hr. Evening - $6.00/hr. Night

This is an entry-level Phlebotomist role. This position is responsible for the collection and receipt of biological specimens, proper entry into the computer system, and preparation of samples for analytical testing and/or distribution of these specimens to the proper analytical area. This includes responsibility for pre and post aspects of analytical testing. This position will also perform specified analytical testing as assigned. This position may perform duties associated with blood donor registration services.

About Fairbanks Memorial Hospital

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior with a strong patient-to-nurse ratio and Shared Leadership Infrastructure. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-registration/registration processes, verifying coverage of Advanced Beneficiary Notices, and obtaining authorizations and notifications. Calculates patient liability according to verification of insurance benefits. Accurately and completely documents all information into the patient records system to ensure maximum reimbursement.
• Acts as a liaison between the patient, billing department, and payor to enhance account receivables performance, resolve outstanding issues and/or patient concerns, and to maximize service excellence.
• Communicate with physicians, clinical and hospital staff, nursing and Health Information Management Services to resolve outstanding issues and/or patient concerns. Works to meet the patients' needs in financial services.
• Meets or exceeds productivity standards. Completes daily assignments and maintains accurate production logs and records. Identifies opportunities to improve work processes and practices good work group dynamics.
• Performs specimen collection and patient preparation, ensuring correct patient and specimen identification and specimen integrity by using appropriate techniques as required. Aliquots and labels specimens according to established departmental procedures and practices, delivers specimens to the technical area in a timely manner and / or performs initial processing and preparation of samples for transport. Transport of patient specimens and/or patients, per guidelines.
• Focuses on quality by assuring that all work performed is accurate and complete. Initiates computer generated reports as required for patient reporting and quality assurance monitoring. Completes documents and records legibly and accurately per site protocol. Maintains familiarity with departmental procedures. Uses appropriate documentation to record communications.
• Communicates with physicians, clinical and hospital staff, nursing and Health Information Management Services to resolve outstanding issues and/or patient concerns.
• Maintains laboratory equipment. Maintains clean, safe work environment and makes appropriate reagents/bleach. Performs other technical support functions as determined by the department. Trouble shoots routine problems within their area of responsibility.
• May perform assigned patient testing. May perform collections for drug and alcohol screening, following chain of custody protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats. May be required to possess a valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.