What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist/Lab Collector - Home Visits position at OVP Health Care?
The Lab Collector assists with the collection, documentation, and shipment of specimens for the purpose of clinical testing. The position is located within OVP Health Care offices but includes in home collection. Samples will most often include blood and urine.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducts specimen collection, sometimes directly observed.
- Gathers, verifies and enters patient data onto requisitions.
- Ships specimens to the laboratory on a timely basis.
- Orders and maintains supplies.
- Maintains cleanliness of the collection area.
- Assists the client services team in correcting discrepancies.
- Serves as the liaison between the laboratory and the provider.
- Follows company policies, guidelines and compliance requirements.
- Meets continuous process improvement and/or standardization initiatives.
Education, Experience and Training
- High School diploma or equivalent, required.
- Phlebotomy Certification/ Diploma preferred.
- Minimum one year experience with laboratory collection.
- Minimum one year experience working in a healthcare practice setting, preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of related organizational policies to administer patient care.
- Working knowledge of computers, especially word, excel and medical software.
- Reliable transportation to travel to and between locations.
- Must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and Office of Inspector General check.
OUR MISSION:
Centered in compassion and excellence, we serve to save lives while nurturing stronger and healthier communities for our persons served, employees, and families.
EEO STATEMENT
OVP Health Care provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, OVP Health Care complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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