Certified Phlebotomist

Certified Phlebotomist

Bring your skills to life at Foundation Health Partners! As a certified phlebotomist, you'll play a vital role in patient care—from collecting and preparing biological specimens to assisting with analytical testing and ensuring samples are routed correctly for timely diagnosis. You'll also perform essential data entry and may support blood donor services, contributing to a well-rounded and dynamic lab environment. If you're looking for a role that values precision, efficiency, and real-time impact, this is it.

This position is responsible for the collection and receipt of biological specimens, proper entry into the computer system, preparation of samples for analytical testing, and/or distribution of these specimens to the proper analytical area. This includes responsibility for pre- and post-aspects of analytical testing. This position will also perform specified analytical testing as assigned. This position may perform duties associated with blood donor registration services.

Job Description

• Performs specimen collection and patient preparation, ensuring correct patient and specimen identification and specimen integrity by using appropriate techniques as required. May perform assigned patient testing. May perform collections for drug and alcohol screening, following chain of custody protocols. May transport patient specimens and/or patients, per guidelines.
• Aliquots and labels specimens according to established departmental procedures and practices, delivers specimens to the technical area in a timely manner and/or performs initial processing and preparation of samples for transport.
• Performs registration processes including collecting insurance information, verifying coverage of Advanced Beneficiary Notices, obtaining authorizations and signatures. Verifies patient demographics, insurance, and diagnostic test information, and accurately enters data into appropriate systems to ensure accurate documentation and billing.
• Focuses on quality by assuring that all work performed is accurate and complete. Initiates computer-generated reports as required for patient reporting and quality assurance monitoring. Completes documents and records legibly and accurately per site protocol. Maintains familiarity with departmental procedures. Uses appropriate documentation to record communications.
• Communicates with physicians, clinical and hospital staff, nursing, and Health Information Management Services to resolve outstanding issues and/or patient concerns. Acts as a liaison between the patient and lab charge services department to resolve outstanding issues, patient concerns, and maximize service excellence.
• Maintains laboratory equipment. Maintains a clean, safe work environment and makes appropriate reagents/bleach.
• Performs other technical support functions as determined by the department. Troubleshoots routine problems within their area of responsibility.
• Assists with inventory management and ordering of supplies. Recognizes and provides input towards opportunities for improvements in work practices and processes.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Phlebotomy certification is required upon hire. BLS certification is required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats. May be required to possess a valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional related education, certifications, and/or experience preferred.
• Previous specimen processing and send-out experience preferred.

Pay & Benefits

• Compensation: $20.00 - $26.75 hourly wage based on experience and education as a phlebotomist.
• Additional Pay: Shift Differential, Annual Increases, Paid Time Off.
• Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, 401k with employer match.
• Education Benefits: FHP Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Other Benefits: Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs, The Learning Center (childcare services).
• Shifts Available:
  • Full Time, 4x10 hour shifts per week, varied shifts.
  • Part-time, 24 hours per week, varied shifts.

Shift differentials available: $2.00/hr. Weekend - $2.50/hr. Evening - $6.00/hr. Night.

Community Overview

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior with a strong patient-to-nurse ratio and Shared Leadership Infrastructure. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty, and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work, and play.

About Foundation Health Partners: Beginning January 1, 2017, Tanana Valley Clinic, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, and Denali Center became part of Foundation Health Partners, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. Foundation Health Partners will operate all three facilities through a 15-member Board of Directors. At Foundation Health Partners, our patients and residents are at the heart of everything we do. Community-owned and operated we are dedicated to providing compassionate health care for every chapter in your life story.

About Tanana Valley Clinic: Tanana Valley Clinic (TVC) has provided state-of-the-art medical services to the Fairbanks Community and Interior Alaska for over 50 years. TVC is a 60-provider multi-specialty group. We have an excellent group of physicians and clinical staff, many of whom have been at TVC for 20+ years, as a testament to our friendly work environment. Our passionate staff seek to make TVC the Medical Home for the people of the Interior of Alaska.

About Fairbanks Denali Center: Located next to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, Denali Center is a 90-bed comprehensive short- and long-term care facility offering uniquely compassionate care to our adult patient population. Following the Eden Alternative, we foster a core belief that aging should be a continued stage of development and growth rather than a period of decline. Within our inviting setting, we provide residents with access to daily activities, visits from friends and family, a place to worship, and on-site shopping options. We also provide our dedicated health care professionals with deeply rewarding career opportunities and fulfilling lifestyle options.