Phlebotomist, Phlebotomy, Full Time

Healthcare Delivery, Medical Screening/Clinical Lab

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Position in this function is responsible for drawing blood on patients, performing necessary in-house testing, and preparing specimens sent to reference lab.

• *Schedule** : Monday- Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• *Location** : 6161 N State Highway 161, Irving, TX 75038.
• *Prepares equipment to efficiently collect blood products

• Conducts designated laboratory testing
• Instruct patients on urine collection procedures. Cleans and sterilizes equipment, instruments, and work area
• Inventories supplies and places orders
• Enters laboratory data into computer system
• Data enters is accurate and timely
• Ensures preventive maintenance is performed on all equipment and monitors
• Maintains knowledge of all routine containers and minimum volumes required for specimen collection
• Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

**High School Diploma/GED

• Current National certification or registration as Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist or the ability to obtain the certification within 180 days of employment
• 2+ years of phlebotomy experience
• 6+ months of experience with equipment and testing to perform quality control checks
• Basic level of computer literacy

**2+ years of experience in a medical setting

• Skill in preparing written reports concerning the results of laboratory tests and input data into computer system
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public
• Proven ability to maintain all materials for collection
• Proven good communication and customer service skills

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $29.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

• At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission._
• UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations._
• UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace.