Phlebotomist/Unit Clerk

San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

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.
Enter 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
• Phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency

Responsibilities

• Accurately collect and process appropriate samples from patients of all ages for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease
• Conduct CLIA-waived medical laboratory testing
• Maintain accurate unit communication
• Assist physicians and other staff members
• Utilize hospital information systems
• Update board per unit standards and communicates changes to appropriate staff as needed
• Enter and communicate physician orders timely and accurately
• Maintain the medical record and patient chart according to established policy
• Assure that patient identification is correct and that patient identification labels are available at all times
• Coordinate other unit activities, procedures, scheduling patient transports, completing errands, maintaining appropriate logs and filing reports appropriately
• Maintain par levels for designated supplies and forms folders
• Reconcile and perform unit audits as directed
• Maintain office equipment

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED