What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at Optima Medical?
About Optima Medical:
Optima Medical is an Arizona-based medical group consisting of 30 locations and over 130 medical providers, who care for more than 200,000 patients statewide. Our mission is to improve the quality of life throughout Arizona by helping communities "Live Better, Live Longer" through personalized healthcare, with a focus on preventing the nation's top leading causes of death. We go beyond primary care with a full spectrum of services including cardiovascular health services, behavioral health, allergy testing and immunotherapy, in-house lab testing, imaging, chronic disease management, and other specialty health services. We aspire to aid the growth of our company by welcoming the most qualified and deserving candidates aboard. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment and a passion for delivering excellent service.
Phlebotomist Job Responsibilities:
Optima Medical is an Arizona-based medical group consisting of 30 locations and over 130 medical providers, who care for more than 200,000 patients statewide. Our mission is to improve the quality of life throughout Arizona by helping communities "Live Better, Live Longer" through personalized healthcare, with a focus on preventing the nation's top leading causes of death. We go beyond primary care with a full spectrum of services including cardiovascular health services, behavioral health, allergy testing and immunotherapy, in-house lab testing, imaging, chronic disease management, and other specialty health services. We aspire to aid the growth of our company by welcoming the most qualified and deserving candidates aboard. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment and a passion for delivering excellent service.
Phlebotomist Job Responsibilities:
- Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection procedures accurately and efficiently.
- Verify patient identity and ensure proper specimen labeling and documentation.
- Process, prepare, and transport laboratory specimens according to established protocols.
- Maintain patient comfort and provide excellent customer service during specimen collection.
- Follow infection control, safety, and quality assurance procedures.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring cleanliness and proper inventory levels.
- Record patient information and collection details accurately within the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
- Assist with point-of-care testing and other laboratory-related duties as assigned.
- Collaborate with providers and clinical staff to support quality patient care.
- At least 1 year of experience as a Phlebotomist in a clinical, laboratory, or healthcare setting.
- Phlebotomy certification required (CPT, PBT, or equivalent preferred).
- At least 1 year of EMR experience; eClinicalWorks preferred.
- Strong knowledge of specimen collection, handling, and processing procedures.
- High level of professionalism and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong customer service and patient care skills.
- Must have a High School diploma or GED equivalent.
- Substantial growth opportunities
- Leadership and mentoring
- Resources to further career
- Fun work environment (events, holiday parties)
- Benefits (medical/vision/dental/401k/paid holidays)
- Supportive and positive work environment