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Opportunities at WellMed , part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will join a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve better health. With opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles, you can make a difference with us as you discover the meaning behind *Caring. Connecting. Growing together. *  

Job Summary:

Obtains blood specimens from patients using venipuncture and capillary collection methods from patients of all ages. Processes specimens by centrifugation and separation. Carries out all duties while respecting member and provider confidentiality.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs venipuncture using vacutainer, syringe, and butterfly techniques; capillary punctures using heel and finger stick techniques on patients

• Collects, identifies, labels, and processes specimens according to protocol

• Instructs patients on urine collection procedures and allocates urine specimens

• Prepares equipment to efficiently collect blood products

• Cleans and sterilizes equipment, instruments, and work area and ensures preventive maintenance is performed on all equipment and monitors

• Maintains knowledge of all routine containers and minimum volumes required for specimen collection, and complies with laboratory ordering and billing compliance

• Enters laboratory data accurately into the computer system and responds timely to abnormal and panic values

• Distributes laboratory reports

• Monitors biohazard waste

• Adheres to patient confidentiality policy

• Adheres to the organization and governmental standards, rules, and regulations

• Prioritizes workload to efficiently provide Providers with the information necessary

• Performs clerical duties

• Promotes good customer service and demonstrates appropriate telephone etiquette

• Performs all other duties as assigned

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent

• Current National certification or registration as Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist or the ability to obtain the certification within 180 days of employment. Phlebotomists who are hired prior to receiving their certification are expected to perform at the same level as a “certified” Phlebotomist

• Computer literacy

• Good communication and customer service skills

• Knowledge of laboratory techniques to perform routine blood and urine tests

• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to perform quality control checks

• Knowledge of medical terminology

• Skill in operating a variety of laboratory instrumentation. Maintains all materials for collection

• Skill in preparing written reports concerning the results of laboratory tests and inputting data into the computer system

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public

• Knowledge of/familiarity with laboratory environment

• Knowledge of/familiarity with medical terminology

• This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of disease

Preferred Qualifications:

• CLA or ASCP Certified

• Basic Life Support (BLS) current

• 1+ years of experience

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.