Compensation & Benefits Include:
- $22–$24 per hour
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-funded pension & life insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and bereavement leave
- Professional development opportunities
The Opportunity:
Whittier Street Health Center is seeking a full-time Phlebotomist and Lab Assistant to join our team. In this role, you’ll support the delivery of high-quality laboratory services by collecting and processing specimens, assisting with waived and moderate-complexity testing, and ensuring accurate documentation. This position is ideal for someone detail-oriented and patient-focused, who is eager to contribute to advancing health equity in Boston’s diverse communities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collect blood and specimens from pediatric and adult patients (venipuncture, fingersticks, heel sticks)
- Prepare, process, and track specimens for testing and transport
- Perform select waived and moderate-complexity lab procedures under supervision
- Review test request forms for accuracy and billing requirements
- Document requests, results, and issues in laboratory logs and QA logs
- Deliver and distribute lab reports, ensuring timely follow-up
- Instruct patients on proper specimen collection techniques
- Perform electrocardiograms (EKGs) when required
- Maintain lab cleanliness, equipment, and supply inventory
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional education preferred
- Completion of an accredited phlebotomy certificate program required
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a Phlebotomist or Lab Assistant in a clinical setting
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Join Our Team!
Whittier Street Health Center is dedicated to advancing health equity and delivering high-quality, culturally responsive care. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where every team member contributes to improving the health and well-being of our community. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Family leave
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This is a full-time, fully onsite role in Roxbury. Are you willing to work onsite Monday through Friday?
- How many years of experience do you have working as a Phlebotomist or Lab Assistant in a clinical or healthcare setting?
- Have you completed an accredited phlebotomy training/certificate program? Please list your certification and where you completed it.
Work Location: In person
