Pathology/Phlebotomist Coordinator

Description

 JOB DESCRIPTION GENERAL SUMMARY 

The Phlebotomist Coordinator is responsible for all phlebotomy and clerical functions of the department. The coordinator will ensure timely completion of departmental day-to-day activities including all specimen collections, assisting with reference tests, and ensuring accurate and thorough data entry of patient information. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION/COMPETENCIES

•  Responsibilities include but are not limited to: ?
•  Responsible for staff schedules. ?
•  Assists with staff performance appraisals. ?
•  Maintains department files. ?
•  Coordinates departmental purchasing and is able to follow-up with problems in this area making sure that all purchases are handled accurately. ?
•  Supports the department by performing phlebotomy as needed. ? 
• Phlebotomist for the phlebotomy clinic and supporting phlebotomist to medical assistants in the rest of the practice
• Processing and accessioning of blood, urine, and biopsies specimens collected in the clinic and ambulatory surgery center
• Entering patient information into electronic health records (EHR)
• Shipping of specimens to appropriate outside laboratories
• Maintains documentation of specimens collected and sample destinations
• Maintains inventory of phlebotomy and shipping supplies and orders supplies as needed

Licensure Requirements:

Washinton State Medical Assistant-Phlebotomy License (MA-P) or Washington State Medical Assistants-Certified License (MA-C

Experience:

1 year phlebotomy and 1 year of lab assistant or lab accessioning experience in a clinical laboratory required. Experience with EPIC and Orchard LIS preferred.