Phlebotomist Technician/Clerk

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Green 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 days/evenings/nights/weekends from 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.

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