Part Time Phlebotomist - Tolland, Connecticut

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Position Details:

• Location: 384 Merrow Road Tolland, Connecticut
• Department: Internal/Family Medicine
• Schedule: Part Time 20 hours/weekly, Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 12:00pm

Primary Responsibilities:

• Blood collection: from adult and pediatric patients using vacutainer, syringe and butterfly techniques; capillary puncture using heel and fingerstick techniques
• Identifies and labels specimens appropriately
• Instructs patients in regard to urine and stool collection procedures
• Enters accessioning data into the computer
• Prepares specimens for send out testing
• Inventories supplies and prepares phlebotomy stations to effectively collect blood
• Attends required meetings
• Enhances professional growth and development through inservice meetings and education programs
• Performs EKG, Holter Monitor, and Spirometry procedures
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Performs related work as required
• Provide Surgical Scheduling, precertification and scheduling maintenance of surgeries for one or more Physicians
• Provide quality Customer Service to the patients and visitors courteously and promptly
• Must possess solid interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with co-workers, Management Staff, and Physicians
• Provide surgical instructions, communicate patient financial responsibility, and secure prepayment from patients and/or financial agreements according to established policies and procedures
• Demonstrate professionalism in appearance and actions with patients, staff, Physicians and Administrators at all times
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information
• Other duties may be assigned

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Certification from an accredited phlebotomy diploma program
• 1+ years of phlebotomy experience
• Experience with adults and Pediatrics

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of laboratory techniques to perform blood, urine and stool collection
• Knowledge of container and minimum volume requirements for specimen collection. Knowledge regarding the technical correctness of EKG and spirometry printouts
• Knowledge regarding the proper attachment of a Holter monitor
• Proven skill in labeling and dispersing specimens to appropriate stations
• Demonstrated skill in interacting with patients representing a broad physical and socioeconomic spectrum. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, laboratory staff and medical staff

Typical Physical Demands:

• Full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination
• Frequently moves self around the office and/or remains in a stationary position for extended periods of time; may also need to reach the floor or items lower than eye-level for extended periods
• Be able to support the body weight of an adult patient when moving from a chair to an exam table
• Visual acuity and ability to perceive and distinguish colors in a manner consistent with others and lab requirements

Working Conditions: Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a medical group and laboratory environment

The hourly range for this role is $16.00 to $28.85 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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