Phlebotomist, Phlebotomy, Full Time

Phlebotomist Full Time
This position is expected to function independently or with minimal supervision in all laboratory areas and duties including but not limited to, performing phlebotomy, specimen processing, and clerical duties, all of which are to be performed in a timely and efficient manner. Display competence in performing all the job expectations described within this job description.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions

Performs start duties prior to opening Lab
Adds tests for add-ons and handles recollects or properly charges STATs to HMO's
Copies of insurance cards
Uses proper stamps on orders such as FROZEN, LabCorp, Quest
Prints daily logs
Petty Cash
Faxes reports from previous day
Handling of drug screens collections
Quotes lab prices
Making deposits
Print labels for requisitions and specimens
Properly obtains ABN forms for Medicare patients
Obtains orders from Intergy or patients
Obtains and uses valid diagnosis codes
Properly identification of patients
Collects any monies from patients and issue receipts
Challenges ambiguous orders and handles according to protocol, and taking takes verbal orders
Verify patient insurance information
Provide services for patients and doctors' offices such as lab results
Directs incoming faxes to correct personnel
Answers phone and assists callers, properly transfers calls
Properly calls or faxes any panic or stat results to appropriate provider per written protocol
Performing tasks with minimal errors.
Understands and must know how to perform assigned tasks.
Ability to master and understand new work routines in this area.
Degree and willingness to put forth in performing these tasks.
Phlebotomy

Verify orders and requisitions match, checking all test
Ensures ABN is properly filled out and signed
Labels specimens properly
Supplies proper information on requisitions pertaining to drawing such as Date, time, initials, number and type of tubes drawn
Able to draw 6 patients an hour (35 to 40 patients per day)
Rarely needs a butterfly to draw patients. (Ask assistance before using a butterfly)
Keeps requisitions filed in folder and assists with preparing the folders for scanning
Provides phlebotomy services to doctor's offices when needed such as Special Procedures and Family Practice
Back Office

Prepares reports for distribution
Loads any specimens passed through
Supplies missing billing information such diagnosis to remote labs
Works internal billing charges, no more than 3 days behind
Keeps daily requisitions filed correctly and neatly
Works outstanding tests report for LabCorp and Quest
Works error logs for LabCorp and Quest
Retrieves results and transmit requisitions when needed
Directs incoming mail to correct personnel
Performs mail-outs daily, obtaining correct addresses for outside providers
Processing Specimens

Properly spin down specimens when needed, checking for fibrinogen and clots
Pour off any specimens needed for special transport tubes
Prepare specimens for transportation with couriers
Distributes and handles STATs according to protocol
Performs "Clean-outs" in Flex-e Suite
Inventory

Keeps accurate inventory of supplies
Distributes supplies to remote labs such as in-house tubes/patients with instructions
Keeps supply area neat and clutter free
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Computer Utilization

Knows how to look up results and print in Intergy, Flex-e Suite, LCM Knows how to print patient demographic sheets and insurance cards
Can load insurances into Intergy and set proper coverage
Create requisitions in Clinicians for LabCorp, Quest, LIS
Can perform result retrieval and transmissions
Able to print billing reports or work lists for STAT, MAIL, and Fax logs
Performs "Clean-outs" in Flex-e Suite
Able to register a new patient in Intergy or make changes to existing information
Properly loads drug studies
Other Related Functions

Maintains an organized and clean work area
Places phones on and off service at the appropriate times
Participates in maintenance of office supplies
Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned
Travel to different FMC locations as needed
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education/Training

~ High School Graduate or equivalent required.

Licensure/Certification

~ Phlebotomist Certification

Experience

Minimum of 1 year phlebotomy experience
Strong customer service orientation
Excellent telephone etiquette
Strong computer proficiency
Strong team player
Excellent phlebotomy skills.
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