Medical Assistant II/Phlebotomist-Laboratory Job at UnityPoint Health in Waterlo

Overview:

Medical Assistant II/Phlebotomist

UnityPoint Health - Allen

Shift: Full-time; 1.0 FTE; 0400-1230; every other weekend and holiday rotation

Benefits Eligible

Sign-On Bonus: $1,500 paid over 6 months

The Medical Assistant II Phlebotomist, under the direction of the Manager-Compliance/ED Lab/Phlebotomy, is responsible for collection of blood samples through phlebotomy (blood collection) techniques, including vacutainer, syringe, winged infusion set and capillary collections. All phlebotomists are expected to assist with collections from outpatients, inpatients as well as stat nursing home patients and any other patient types supported by UnityPoint Health.

The Medical Assistant II Phlebotomist is also trained into the Laboratory Office to register, receive in specimens from reference clients and other general office duties. They also perform routine nursing home collection routes when working during the early morning hours.

Phlebotomists also assist in the collection of other specimens such as urines for analysis and urines for drug screens.

Phlebotomists should possess good clerical and computer skills to support the Laboratory department.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage youre in.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment Were committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement Be an essential part of our core purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

Responsibilities:

• Learn and understand basic techniques of phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection for inpatients, outpatients and nursing home patients
• Learn and understand collection of urine drug screens for occupational and medical collections
• Performs routine nursing home draw routes if scheduled in early AM hours
• Assists technologists with duties including but not limited to stocking supplies, washing laboratory dishes, inventory management & follow up on reports
• After competent, assist in training new staff in phlebotomy
• Enters data and orders samples into Laboratory Information system
• Registers, orders and receives in specimens from reference lab and nursing home clients
• Navigates the Hospital Information system as required for patient care
• Answers incoming phone calls

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid drivers license
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must possess basic computer skills and knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email and web browser
• Requires frequent travel to area nursing home facilities

Preferred:

• High School Diploma or greater.
  1 year experience
• Certified Medical Assistant