Phlebotomist - Chicago - Bilingual (Russian)

Join Village Medical as a Bilingual (English/Russian) Phlebotomist in Chicago, Illinois. 

Clinic Location: 4646 North Marine Drive, Chicago, IL 60640

WHY VILLAGE MEDICAL

At Village Medical, we're looking for a Phlebotomist to help us transform the way primary care is delivered and how patients are served. As a national leader on the forefront of healthcare, we've partnered with many of today's best Primary Care Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers. We're equipping them with the latest digital tools. Empowering them with proven strategies and support. Inspiring them with better practices and consistent results.

We're creating care that's more accessible. Effective. Efficient. With solutions that are value-based, physician-driven, and patient-centered. To accomplish this, we're looking for individuals who share our sense of excellence, are ready to embrace change, and never settle for the status quo. Individuals who have the confidence to lead but the humility to never stop learning.

OUR CULTURE AND VALUES

VillageMD is a group of collaborative, entrepreneurial, and smart people who are united in our goal to improve primary care, making a difference in people's lives.

Get Stuff Done: We roll-up our sleeves and dive into the details, tackling the work at hand with infectious enthusiasm.  We’re highly accountable for our work and the value we add, inspiring others with our constant ability to deliver results. No challenge is too small or too big.

Build Trust: We are humbled by those we serve and the importance of our vision. We invest in relationships with open and honest conversation seeking personal connections. We show respect for others in our words and actions. We do what we say we are going to do. We are knowledgeable, but always take the time to listen and learn.

Innovate: Our curiosity is endless, and challenging the status quo is a priority. New approaches are rewarded, and we are always seeking to improve. We know that changing healthcare is hard, and we embrace the challenge.

COULD THIS BE YOU 

The Phlebotomist performs blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques for all age groups.

How You Will Get Things Done:

• Use appropriate aseptic technique to draw blood cultures
• Recall patients for follow-up procedures or error correction as required.  Documents callbacks in the lab logbook
• Monitor inventory levels and follow appropriate protocol for replenishing supplies in phlebotomy room and storage area
• Prepare collection containers with appropriate preservatives for patients and give instructions for proper collection of specimens at home
• Properly collect a COC Urine Drug Screen and H. pylori Breath test

How You Will Build Trust:

• Thoroughly explain procedure to be performed to alleviate patient anxiety and facilitate patient cooperation
• Demonstrate kindness and compassion in all patient interactions

How You Will Innovate:

• Utilize LIS for all applicable functions to perform job duties, including downtime procedures
• Use the correct procedure for completing paperwork and labeling of specimen for OVH Blood Bank specimens
• Process Stat specimens according to VillageMD policies
• Delete or cancel orders as necessary with full documentation of reason. Ensure proper patient charge deletion according to departmental policy

EXPERIENCE TO DRIVE CHANGE

• High School Graduate/GED required. Vocational / Technical School / Diploma Program preferred.
• 0-1 years of experience, 2-4 years preferred
• HeartSaver or Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers required
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required
• Strong customer service, interpersonal, communication, and team player skills required
• Ability to work with high degree of accuracy required
• Experience with Labdaq preferred
• Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail, label printer) preferred
• Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred

SUPPORTING THE WHOLE YOU

To help our employees be their best at home and  work, we’re pleased to invest in benefit programs that support their total well-being.

• Physical Well-Being: Comprehensive health plans include medical and prescription, virtual care, dental, and vision benefits
• Mental & Emotional Well-Being