09/30/2019
Metabolic Disease is Erie’s Choice Specialty Office offering state-of-the-art treatment for Endocrinology, Thyroid, Diabetes & Osteoporosis. Ever since 1973, when it was founded, Metabolic Disease has been the place to go for adult and pediatric endocrinology.
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This position has the responsibility and accountability for accurately performing phlebotomy and specimen collection of patients seen at our office. Samples collected by the phlebotomist are used for laboratory test procedures that are essential in the diagnosis and treatment of our patients. The Phlebotomist may also perform computer, and clerical functions that are essential to laboratory operations. The Phlebotomist works in conjunction with and under the supervision of the providers at Metabolic Disease Associates.
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Responsibilities Include:
• Interact with all laboratory customers courteously and professionally; responds to telephone inquiries in a timely manner.
• Following proper patient identification procedures, procures appropriate blood specimens by venipuncture and fingerstick. As required, instructs patients on the collection procedures for laboratory specimens that are obtained by the patient, and may collect samples other than blood.
• Demonstrates dependability, reliability, and independent judgment recognizing priorities to accommodate department needs and acceptance of appropriate authority.
• Adhere to established laboratory policies in areas of procedures, methods, quality control, quality assurance, safety, including hand hygiene techniques and proper isolation precautions., compliance and personnel policies.
• As required, performs related clerical duties, and utilizes various computer functions to accurately enter demographic information into the information system(s), enters test orders, receives, cancels, charges, and credits tests, while ascertaining adequacy of patient information as well as sample identity.
• Trains and orients new employees as applicable and as assigned.
• Inform technical staff, supervisory personnel and/or providers of any unusual or problematic incidents.
• Monitors and maintains supplies for those functions for which the position is responsible; uses materials and reagents in a cost-effective manner.
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Training and Experience:
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification from an accredited Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program is preferred.
• Minimum 6 months experience performing phlebotomy is preferred.
• Medical terminology knowledge and laboratory information system experience preferred.
Must have excellent computer skills and ability to be trained on medical office software.
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** This is a full-time job Mon-Thurs, 8-6
