Phlebotomist Technician/Clerk  
 

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General\'s Bath Health and Wellness Center and become part of a top healthcare system in Akron. This patient-friendly facility offers a variety of primary care, emergency care and specialty services along with Lifestyles, a medically based fitness program and facility. 
 

As a Phlebotomist Technician/Clerk, you’re the face of the lab. You’ll help patients feel calm and comfortable before and during their tests while providing them with an efficient, professional lab experience. 
 

A caregiver in this position works days/evenings/nights/weekends from 6:30AM – 5:00PM. 
 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Perform specimen collection, initial sample preparation and delivery of specimens. 

• Assist with patient registration, address patient concerns and coordinate appointment schedules.  

• Collect demographic information from patients, including insurance or payment information. 

• Verify patient demographics, test information, sample identification and specimen type. 

• Collect biological specimens by venipuncture and micro collection techniques. 

• Observe patients for adverse effects and report to the supervisor.  

• Prepare samples for testing.  

• Identify, accession and transport specimens.  

• Answer incoming calls and assist callers.  

• Maintain accurate records regarding the collection of data.  

• Maintain a clean, neat work area and ensure appropriate levels of inventory.  

• Assist in the training and/or orientation of new caregivers.  

• Attend in-services, continuing education and training programs and meetings.  

• Complete mandatory education and training and maintain certifications and licensure. 

• Float to other locations as needed.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High school diploma or GED. 

• One year of experience with specimen collection and laboratory techniques and procedures. 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or willing to obtain within 90 days of hire.  

• Knowledge of basic office equipment and procedures.  

• Proficiency in the use of PC software applications.  

• Strong typing, data entry and interpersonal skills.  

• Ability to travel from site to site as required.  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program of a similar formal training program.  

• Experience with patient registration and insurance billing.  

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