What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist- Bower Hill Rd, Pittsburgh position at Preferred Primary Care Physicians, Inc.?
Preferred Primary Care Physicians is currently recruiting for a full- time Phlebotomist at a busy PPCP Office located in the St. Clair Hospital Professional Center. The successful candidate MUST have at least 6 months experience as a clinical Phlebotomist. The candidate must be comfortable working with all aspects of a Phlebotomy position, including essentials such as working with computers and having the ability to multi-task in a fast paced working environment. Great Monday through Friday day schedule!
Come join the PPCP team and family and enjoy a great starting hourly rate with incredible yet inexpensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, PTO, holiday pay, bonus potential, and one of the BEST 401k retirement programs. PPCP promotes a positive, healthy work environment.
General Purpose of the Phlebotomist:
The Phlebotomist Serves patients by preparing specimens for laboratory testing; performing screening procedures.
Essential Duties of a Phlebotomist:
* Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log; bringing discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel.
* Verifies patient by reading patient identification.
* Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and fingersticks.
* Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation procedures.
* Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining daily tallies of collections performed.
* Performs bleeding-times tests by entering results to the computer; notifying pathologist of results falling outside normal ranges.
* Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule; recording results in the quality-control log; identifying and reporting needed changes.
* Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
Education:
A high school diploma or GED is required. Graduate from an accredited school of medical assistant. Six (6) months of medical assistant experience in a medical practice setting preferred, however open to new graduate applicants.
About Us:
At Preferred Primary Care Physicians, preferred health care is simply our standard. Our practice was established in 1995 when a group of dedicated physicians in the South Hills came together for one common purpose: to provide the highest quality care to their patients. Their ingenuity and expertise laid the foundation for our independently owned practice, which now operates out of more than 20 locations in the greater Pittsburgh area. Our elevated level of service is supported by our team-based approach, comprehensive clinical programs, and state-of-the-art outpatient centers. From providing general primary care to managing chronic conditions, we give all of our patients the preferential treatment they deserve.
Come join the PPCP Team that offers one of the best benefit packages in the area which includes medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, and 401k with competitive match.
Please visit our website www.ppcp.org for more info about our company.
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