Posted:
11/19/2024, 4:45:11 AM
Location(s):
Ohio, United States ⋅ Akron, Ohio, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level
Field(s):
Customer Success & Support ⋅ Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Phlebotomist Technician/Clerk
Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Bath Health and Wellness Center and become part of a top healthcare system in Akron. This patient-friendly facility offers a variety of primary care, emergency care and specialty services along with Lifestyles, a medically based fitness program and facility.
As a Phlebotomist Technician/Clerk, you’re the face of the lab. You’ll help patients feel calm and comfortable before and during their tests while providing them with an efficient, professional lab experience.
A caregiver in this position works 6:30am – 5:00pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Perform specimen collection, initial sample preparation and delivery of specimens.
Assist with patient registration, address patient concerns and coordinate appointment schedules.
Collect demographic information from patients, including insurance or payment information.
Verify patient demographics, test information, sample identification and specimen type.
Collect biological specimens by venipuncture and micro collection techniques.
Observe patients for adverse effects and report to the supervisor.
Prepare samples for testing.
Identify, accession and transport specimens.
Answer incoming calls and assist callers.
Maintain accurate records regarding the collection of data.
Maintain a clean, neat work area and ensure appropriate levels of inventory.
Assist in the training and/or orientation of new caregivers.
Attend in-services, continuing education and training programs and meetings.
Complete mandatory education and training and maintain certifications and licensure.
Float to other locations as needed.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience with specimen collection and laboratory techniques and procedures.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or willing to obtain within 90 days of hire.
Knowledge of basic office equipment and procedures.
Proficiency in the use of PC software applications.
Strong typing, data entry and interpersonal skills.
Ability to travel from site to site as required.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Graduate of a Medical Assistant program of a similar formal training program.
Experience with patient registration and insurance billing.
Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/
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The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
Website: https://clevelandclinic.org/
Headquarter Location: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1921
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Health Care ⋅ Hospital ⋅ Medical ⋅ Non Profit