About AWM:
At Associates for Women's Medicine, we seek to provide the highest level of care through our highly skilled health care professionals and state of the art technologies. With years of experience, the physicians of Associates for Women's Medicine demonstrate professionalism and expertise at every level. Offering a full range of obstetrics and gynecology services from the initial exam, to childbirth and through menopause and beyond, our goal is to offer patient centered medical care based on mutual trust and communication.
Position Summary:
The Phlebotomist takes blood samples from patients in a medical setting and transfers them to the appropriate laboratories for testing. The duties include preparing the testing room with the proper tools, keeping patients calm while drawing blood and accurately labeling samples for further analysis in medical laboratories.
Primary responsibilities:
- Preparing patients before drawing blood
- Explaining blood draw procedures to patients and answering any questions about the process
- Following all health and safety protocols and procedures to maintain sanitary work areas
- Gathering medical testing materials, including needles, sample vials, blood storage bags and test tubes
- Verifying patient information and labeling blood samples properly
- Accurately updating patient information in the organization’s database
- Helping nervous or frightened patients remain calm during blood draws
- Working with supervising physicians and following their directions at all times
Required skills/education:
- HS diploma or equivalent
- Valid NYS driver’s license
- Need to have experience in phlebotomy/drawing blood
- Word processing and computer experience
- Possess the tact necessary to deal effectively with physicians, staff and patients
- Be able to motivate other employees within the environment
- Demonstrate the ability to think clearly and make judgmental decisions in participating in the development of office policies and procedures
Nice to have:
- Vocational/technical training
- Prior experience in a medical office setting
- Phlebotomy experience
- CPR Certification
What We Offer:
- Generous PTO plan including paid holidays
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401k with employer match
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Health savings account
- Career advancement opportunities
- And much more!
Location, schedule and pay:
- Syracuse, NY
- Full-time
- Monday – Friday day shift
- Hourly range $17.00-21.00 per hour
Work environment:
Normal office environment
Physical Demands:
- Lifting Requirements 0-40 pounds
- Frequency of Lifting 0-25% of the time
- Average percent of time during regular shift devoted to: standing walking, bending, reaching and sitting 80%
- Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm and reach above shoulder height
- Ability to speak on the telephone and write simultaneously
- Ability to operate telephone system, simple lab equipment , computer system.
Visual, Hearing, Dexterity and Mental Demands:
- Vision: Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as reading medical equipment and computer terminal
- Hearing: Adequate to perform the essential function of the job such as answering the telephone
- Speaking: Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as communicating via telephone and in person for the purpose of relaying necessary medical information
- Dexterity: Adequate to perform the essential function of the job as it relates to performing simple medical procedures and testing
- Mental Demands: Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as pressure to maintain patient flow, dealing with patients and guests under stress or unhappy.
Equal Opportunity Employment statement:
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Keywords: medical assistant, medical office, sign on bonus, patient assistant, patient representative, doctor's office
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience drawing blood?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Syracuse, NY 13203: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
