What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist/Unit Clerk position at San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital?
Phlebotomist:
The basic functions of the Phlebotomist are to accurately collect and process appropriate samples from patients of all ages for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease and to conduct CLIA-waived medical laboratory testing. Specimens may be contaminated with infectious diseases including HIV and other blood borne pathogens. Other duties as assigned.
Unit Clerk:
- Maintains accurate unit communication including, but not limited to, promptly answering telephones, facilitating timely faxing, and distributing patient and unit mail.
- Assists physicians and other staff members.
- Utilizes hospital information systems.
- Updates board per unit standards and communicates changes to appropriate staff as needed.
- Enters and communicates physician orders timely and accurately.
- Maintains the medical record and patient chart according to established policy.
- Assures that patient identification is correct and that patient identification labels are available at all times.
- Coordinates other unit activities, procedures, scheduling patient transports, completing errands, maintaining appropriate logs and filing reports appropriately.
- Maintains par levels for designated supplies and forms folders.
- Rounds to assure proper items are stocked and room is maintained.
- Reconciles and performs unit audits as directed. Initiates quiet time or monitors noise level.
- Strictly adheres to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital related information. Adheres to HIPAA and hospital policies.
- Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions. Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner.
- Maintains office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, telephones, refrigerator temperatures, printers, and fax machines.
- Submits repair requests to the appropriate departments and follows up as needed.
- Reports board discrepancies to appropriate person.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent required, as well as Phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency.
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Healthcare Spending Account
- Dependent Care Spending Account
- PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay
- Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.)
- Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)