Quest Diagnostics

Phlebotomist I (Part-Time)- Bethel Park, PA req64059

Posted on: 4 Apr 2021

Bethel Park, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Phlebotomist (Part-Time)- Bethel Park, Pennsylvania - Saturday only

Job Summary

The Patient Services Representative I (PSR I) represents the face of our company to patients who come to Quest Diagnostics, both as part of their health routine or for insights into life-defining health decisions. The PSR I draws quality blood samples from patients and prepares those specimens for lab testing while following established practices and procedures. The PSR I has direct contact with patients and creates an atmosphere of trust and confidence while explaining procedures to patients and drawing blood specimens in a skillful, safe and accurate manner. The PSR I will demonstrate Quest Leadership Behaviors while focusing on process excellence skills and sensitivity to confidentiality and accuracy to patient information. Successful applicants may be assigned to work in a doctor's office, a patient service center, in a house call environment, or as business needs dictate.

Job Accountabilities (Responsibilities)

1. Collect specimens according to established procedures. This includes, but not limited to: drug screens, biometric screening and insurance exams.

2. Administer oral solutions according to established training.

3. Research test/client information and confirm and verify all written and electronic orders by utilizing lab technology systems or directory of services.

4. Responsible for completing all data entry requirements accurately including data entry of patient registration; entry of test order from requisition or pulling order from database; managing Standing Orders.

5. Enter billing information and collect payments when required, including the safeguarding of assets and credit card information.

6. Data entry and processing specimens including: labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing specimens as required by test order.

7. Perform departmental-related clerical duties when assigned such as data entry, inventory, stock supplies, and answer phones when needed.

8. Read, understand and comply with departmental policies, protocols and procedures: (i.e. Procedure Manuals, Safety Manual, Compliance Manual, Automobile Policies and Procedures, Employee Handbook, Quality Assurance Manual); and ensure that all staff members follow instructions.

9. Perform verification of patient demographic info / initials including patient signature post-venipuncture to verify tubes were labeled in their presence and that the name on the label is correct.

10. Assist with compilation and submission of monthly statistics and data.

11. Maintain all appropriate phlebotomy logs in a timely manner and based on frequency, such as maintenance logs and temperature logs.

12. Complete training courses and keep up-to-date with the latest phlebotomy techniques.

13. Travel to Territory Manager meeting if held off-site or off normal shift.

14. Participate on special projects and teams.

15. Stay up-to-date on company communications.

Job Requirements

1. Ability to provide quality, error free work in a fast-paced environment.

2. Ability to work independently with minimal on-site supervision.

3. Excellent phlebotomy skills to include pediatric and geriatric.

4. Flexible and available based on staffing needs, which includes weekends, holidays, on-call and overtime.

5. Committed to all Quest Diagnostics policies and procedures including company dress code, Employee Health & Safety, and Quest Diagnostics Everyday Excellence Guiding Principles.

6. Must have reliable transportation, valid driver license, and clean driving record, if applicable.

7. Must demonstrate superior customer focus; ability to communicate openly and transparently with peers, supervisors and patients; ability to accelerate and embrace change throughout Quest; and knowledge of our business.

Physical Requirements

1. Lift light to moderately heavy objects. The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects. Objects in the weight range of 1 to 15 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects in the weight range of 16 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally and objects in the weight range of 26 to 40 pounds are seldom lifted and carried. Objects exceeding 41 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
2. Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time; requires long hours of eye and hand coordination.
3. Must be able to perform repetitive tasks with dominant hand frequently to constantly throughout the day.
4. Position requires travel.
5. Extensive use of phone and PC.
6. Fine dexterity with hands/steadiness.
7. Talking.
8. Walking.
9. Balancing.
10. Bending/kneeling.
11. Pushing/pulling.
12. Reaching/twisting.

[All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. All duties and requirements are essential job functions.]

Required Education
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
3. Phlebotomy certification preferred. Required in California, Nevada, and Washington.
Work Experience
1. One year phlebotomy experience preferred.
2. Customer service in a retail or service environment preferred.
3. Keyboard/data entry experience.

Quest Diagnostics

Secaucus, NJ

Company Overview

Quest Diagnostics empowers people to take action to improve health outcomes. Derived from the world's largest database of clinical lab results, our diagnostic insights reveal new avenues to identify and treat disease, inspire healthy behaviors and improve health care management. Quest annually serves one in three adult Americans and half the physicians and hospitals in the United States, and our 46,000 employees understand that, in the right hands and with the right context, our diagnostic insights can inspire actions that transform lives.

At a Glance

Quest Diagnostics is the world’s leading provider of diagnostic information services
Generated 2018 revenues of approximately $7.53 billion
Publicly trades common stock on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DGX). More in Investor Relations
Ranks as a component of the S&P 500
Touches the lives of 30 percent of American adults each year
Serves about half of the physicians and hospitals in the U.S
Access to approximately 90% of U.S. insured lives
Engages workforce of about 46,000 employees dedicated to putting patients first every day
More than 6,600 patient access points, the most extensive network in the U.S.,
including phlebotomists in physician offices and more than 2,250 of our own
patient service centers 
A medical and scientific staff of more than 600 M.D.s and Ph.D.s
Logistics capabilities, that include approximately 3,750 courier vehicles and 25 aircraft that collectively make tens of thousands of stops daily
Offers physicians a test menu that is industry leading in breadth and innovation.  Our test menu ranges from routine biological tests to complex and specialized molecular and gene-based testing as well as anatomic pathology 
Provides a broad range of solutions for employers, including workplace drug testing for employers and government agencies; the Blueprint for Wellness employee wellness service; and risk assessment services for the life insurance industry
Publishes original research in peer reviewed publications, at medical and scientific conferences, and as a public service. Quest Diagnostics Health Trends reports examine trends in diseases based on the company’s United States database. Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index (DTI) reports examine trends in workplace drug testing, and have been considered a benchmark for U.S. workforce drug positivity trends since 1988 

Recognition

Named to Fortune Magazine's 2019 World's Most Admired Companies list in the Health Care industry category of "Pharmacy and Other Services" for the third consecutive year
Among FORTUNE® Magazine's 2018 Fortune 500® companies
Ranked on the Forbes® 2018 Global 2000
Ranked on the “Barron’s 500” list of top-performing large companies for 2017
Named a member of the Dow Jones® Sustainability World and North America indexes since 2004 (DJSI World) and 2005 (DJSI North America). The Dow Jones Sustainability World Index represents the top 10% of the leading sustainability companies out of the biggest 2,500 companies in the Dow Jones Global Total Stock Market Index
Earned a place on the annual Newsweek Green Rankings, for the fourth consecutive year on the 2017 U.S. list
Consistently named one of the best places to work in U.S. business journal rankings, including Forbes® 2018 America's Best Large Employers 
Achieved Cancer Gold Standard™ accreditation from the CEO Roundtable on Cancer, recognizing our important actions to reduce the cancer risk of employees and their families
Received a rating of 100 from the Human Rights Campaign on the 2018 Corporate Equality Index, earning the distinction of being a "Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality"
Named a DiversityInc Noteworthy Company for the second consecutive year in 2018

Read more about awards and honors.

Read more about our Reputation Honors and Corporate Social Responsibility programs.

Products and Services

Diagnostics information services
Clinical trials
Healthcare IT
Wellness & risk management
Drug Screening 

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Operations

Headquarters in the U.S.: 500 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094  
Approximately 2,200 patient locations and dozens of clinical laboratories throughout the U.S. 
In addition to the U.S., Quest Diagnostics operates clinical laboratories in laboratory facilities in Gurgaon, India; Heston, England; Mexico City, Mexico; and San Juan, Puerto Rico 

 

 

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