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Phlebotomy

Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist Needed in Passaic, NJ

  • 17 hours ago

Job details

Pay

  • $18.50 - $42.35 an hour

Job type

  • Full-time

Work setting

  • Clinic

  • Medical office

Encouraged to apply

  • Fair chance


Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Health insurance

  • 401(k) matching

  • Paid time off

  • Family leave

  • Flexible spending account


Full job description

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.


Company: Oak Street Health


Title: Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist


Location: 394 Broadway Suite #100 Passaic, NJ 07055


Role Description

The purpose of a Medical Assistant is to gather all necessary medical information regarding our patients to ensure providers have the most accurate information available when making healthcare decisions.Medical Assistants (MA) report to the Practice Manager or Center Operations Specialist. They are a vital element of our model and important members of our Care Teams. Being an MA requires high levels of flexibility, energy, attention to detail, and problem solving skills. You will be expected to build relationships with the organization's members. Medical Assistants will collaborate closely with their teammates to ensure an unmatched patient experience while driving clinical results. As an MA you will accomplish this by assisting in the assessment of patients' health conditions, through screenings and routine diagnostic testing performed during appointments.Responsibilities:

  • Ensure an efficient patient flow; room patients in a timely manner, complete vital signs, complete required screenings and complete medication reviews

  • Inventory supplies and stock exam rooms

  • Respond to patient requests for telephonic support (Lab results, faxing records to specialists, etc)

  • In accordance with state regulations, MAs may administer vaccinations, perform point of care tests including but not limited to: A1C, spirometry, EKGs, blood draws for lab testing, etc

  • Import required documents into EMR via scanning or PDF upload.

  • Participate in care team meetings to discuss patient care and clinic operations

  • Process orders for durable medical equipment

  • Request medical records from external providers as required by the provider

  • As required, conduct routine quality control checks including infection control measures, equipment, and checks for expired medication and supplies and/or assist in maintaining center lab

  • Other duties as assigned

What we're looking for


Required Qualifications:

  • State or national certification (as required by state), or graduation from an accredited medical assistant course

  • High school diploma

  • 2-5 years of prior relevant experience

  • 1 year experience as a medical assistant

  • CPR or BLS Certification

  • Electronic Medical Record experience

  • Computer skills: Ability to quickly navigate and use multiple computer programs to include, but not limited to: Gmail, MS Word or Google Docs, Excel or Google Sheets, etc.

  • Proficiency in non-English languages as required by the center's demographics.

Strongly Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum of three years in a Medical Assistant role

  • Successful mastery of the workflow in their previous MA position

  • An appetite for expanded responsibilities, greater clinical experience, and a chance to truly make an impact in their patients' lives

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2 or more years of experience working with geriatric patients

  • Phlebotomy Technician Certification

Other Skills:

  • Problem-solving skills, professional accountability, and a flexible, positive attitude

  • Strong communication skills and customer service orientation


Anticipated Weekly Hours

40


Time Type

Full time


Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:


$18.50 - $42.35


This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.


Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

  • Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.

  • No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.

  • Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.


For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits


We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 05/08/2026


Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.


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Phlebotomist needed in Newark NJ

  • Mar 31

Job details

Pay

  • $19 - $23 an hour

Full job description

Position Summary:

The Phlebotomist provides expertise in blood draws and specimen preparation. Their ability to put patients at ease and obtain sufficient samples with minimal discomfort to patients across a wide demographic is critical to our commitment to high quality care for our patients and those of our partners.


PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES:

Duties may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

  • Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.

  • Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures

  • Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required

  • Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles

  • Fully understand all of the physicians' orders

  • Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes; label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order

  • Checks all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct

  • Package specimens for transport

  • Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen.

  • Understands and complies with OSHA and DEP regulations

  • Wears appropriate attire including all PPE

  • Attend annual department trainings

  • Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries

  • Other duties as assigned


EDUCATION:

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where employed as required by state (CA, NV, WA & LA requires certification)


EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Excellent patient interaction skills both in person and by phone

  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently


PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


  • Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time

  • Ability to lift 20 pounds

  • Frequent contact with water (hand washing and cleaning), biohazardous body fluids, and hazardous chemicals


BioReference is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements:

This is an exciting time to join our dynamic organization! BioReference, an OPKO Health company, is the largest full service specialty laboratory in the United States that gives healthcare providers and patients the power to make confident healthcare decisions. With a focus on oncology, urology and women's health, BioReference offers comprehensive test solutions and unparalleled expertise based on a 40 year legacy of proven science and exceptional service. Join our team and become part of the journey in making our patients and customers the highest priority.

Pay Transparency In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions.

Phlebotomist Needed in Livingston NJ

  • Mar 31

Location: SBC Corporation (95 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039)

Department Name: Lab CBMC Phlebotomist

Req #: 0000241419

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $20.29 - $24.20 per hour


Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.


The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.


Job Title: Phlebotomist


Job Code: H0072


Section II: Summary of Job Function

  • Assumes responsibility for receiving, and determining acceptability of all specimens received in the Department of Pathology, preparing specimens according to designated protocol for each laboratory procedure, and engages in computer activity for the Laboratory Information System, and the Hospital Information System,

  • Obtains blood, and non-blood specimens from inpatients/outpatients/outreach by venipuncture from the arm and/or micro collections from fingers, or infant s heel in a variety of collection tubes, or capillaries some of which contain preservatives, or anticoagulants,

  • Assumes responsibility for actively contributing to section productivity, and cost effectiveness,

  • Assumes responsibility for recognizing situations that require referral to Technical Supervisor, Manager, Laboratory Director, or Chief of Section of Chairman of Department,

  • Phlebotomists are flexible, working at various pre-analytical locations including inpatient, outpatient stations and send out while maintaining an extensive level of attention to detail during patient interactions,

  • Phlebotomists working in outreach are assigned to various nursing home locations,

  • Understanding proper patient identification methods using two identifiers,

  • Knowledge of legal requirements pertaining to drawing blood, handling specimen samples, and the use of relevant medical equipment,

  • Experience using effective venipuncture techniques,

  • Knowledge of testing protocols, and the use of testing equipment,

  • Superb dexterity and hand-eye coordination are important,

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills,

  • Performs additional tasks as requested by Chairman of Pathology or his/her designee,


Section III: Job Qualifications/Education/Training/Certification/Licensure


Required:

  • High school graduate or equivalent,

  • Basic Life Support certification,

  • Valid driver license, and insurance for outreach phlebotomists,


Preferred:

  • Completion of a recognized phlebotomy course in Phlebotomy and or Medical Assistant or equivalent

  • Certification with an accredited Agency such as the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians, Inc,

  • , and/or the National Phlebotomy Association

  • 1 year of practical phlebotomy experience,

  •  Successful completion of all Orientation Programs,


Section IV: Work Environment and Hazards


Works in clinical laboratory and patient care areas,


All aspects of work involve strict compliance with policies and procedures,


Frequent exposure to situations involving incorrigible patients, families, physicians, and other hospital personnel, thus experiencing stressful pressure episodes,


Continuous exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious patients, chemical agents, hazardous waste, risk of needle injury or harm from needle sticks, and unpleasant environment,


Special Physical Demands: Must meet the requirements of the ADA

Prolonged standing; moderate walking,


Occasional lifting of moderately heavy objects weighing up to 15 pounds,


Work Contact Group- Significant contacts with patients, physicians, nursing departments; frequent contact with patients families, and other hospital personnel,


Section V: Job Specific Requirements of Position

Adheres to all policies regarding the safe handling of specimens; follows prescribed methods for needle, syringe control, and maintains clean accessioning area, and equipment, such as countertops, centrifuges, refrigerators, etc,


Adheres to infection control practices and procedures,


Follow all safety policies regarding safe handling/disposal of specimens, chemicals, biohazardous materials, and sharps; maintain a clean, and safe work environment, and maintain patient, and professional confidentiality,


Answers telephone in a timely manner giving information according to the nature of the question, and within hospital guidelines,


Applies specimen labels at patient bedside/chairside to blood or non-blood samples, with patient s full namation using hospital number, date, time of collection, and all information pertaining to the specimen collection and transports the specimens back to the department,


Centrifuges and pipettes off supernatant, splits specimens into multiple sections, and test analysis, setting up work sheets for large volume analyzers; collects blood and non blood specimens from nursing units, and transports Pathology Department,


Completes mandatory education in a timely manner,


Participates in on-going education including in service, continuing education, and others,


Follows prescribed methods for needle and syringe control, adhering to safety and infection control procedures, reports on unsafe conditions,


Greets patients and families, gives name, position, and department, explains procedures, verifies patient s name, hospital number, location from wristband to collection label before beginning procedure,


Logs in blood and non blood specimens into Pathology Dept,


via Hospital Information System and or Laboratory Information System, indicating accessioning time, type of specimen, patient identification, and quantity of sample; separates specimen labels for multiple section test analysis,


Maintains positive patient identification through the specimen collection process,

Obtains blood and or non-blood using computer labels,


Prepares all materials for specimen collection and labeling, prior to approaching patient s bedside, adhering to safety/infection control policies and procedures,


Prepares venipuncture site or skin puncture site; performs venipuncture or micro collection according to departmental and institution procedure and policies, obtaining clotted and or non clotted specimens for laboratory procedures in proper tubes and quantities,


Reviews on a periodic basis all policy, procedure, and instrument manuals to ensure compliance and maintain current knowledge of procedures,


Stocks shelves with phlebotomy supplies, issues 24-hour urine containers with or without preservative and maintains and cleans accessioning area/ draw station counters and equipment including centrifuge and refrigerators


Stocks and supplies phlebotomy carts with equipment necessary for obtaining blood from patients; complies with all expiration dates,


Washes hands before and after each patient,


Phlebotomists should possess excellent bedside manners and must be able to interact successfully with a wide variety of patients, making them comfortable during the collection process,


Billing Information,


Registration functions by calling clients, clinic, physicians to confirm handwritten orders, verified tests, and obtain accurate billing information,


Processed appropriate patient information ensuring that each specimen obtained had all pertinent data required including billing information,


Obtained accurate patient demographics and billing information to ensure proper billing of laboratory services, Verified client or patient test orders and patient billing information by telephone,


Blood collection- Phlebotomists need extensive experience with collecting patient blood samples and donations, including following medical safety procedures,


Communication skills- Phlebotomists need excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with clients, patients, nurses, physicians, and coworkers both in person and on the telephone,


Maintain Patient Records- Phlebotomists maintain detailed patient records, making notes of medical issues or illnesses reported by patients during the collection process,


They ensure patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with medical regulations,


They also ensure that medical professionals receive patient information along with their blood samples,


Specimen storage and transport- They have a solid grasp of processes and procedures for safely preparing specimens for transport and storing laboratory samples,


Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.


RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout

New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing  nd evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.


Equal Opportunity Employer


RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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