Phlebotomist, Thurston Medical Clinic

Thurston Medical Clinic is seeking an experienced Phlebotomist with excellent people skills to enhance our team. Ideal candidates will have a collaborative spirit and a commitment to supporting both our patients and our team’s goals.

Pay: $18.98 - $25.69 Per Hour DOE 

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision with In-Network & Custom Network discounts


• 401(K) with discretionary employer match


• Paid Time Off


• Free clinical diagnostic laboratory testing performed in house

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In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Administrative duties: Providing excellent customer service, answering phones, and monitoring for instrumentation alarms.


• Technical responsibilities: Performing venipuncture for blood collection, obtaining additional specimen types as required, and preparing all samples for lab testing and screening. 


• Accurate data management: Verifying specimen information, performing data entry, and properly identifying patient information.


• Specimen handling: Receiving, processing, and packaging samples for referral labs while maintaining specimen integrity.


• Compliance: Following safety protocols, HIPAA policies, Medicare rules, and participating in quality assurance.


• Flexibility: Covering work shifts at different sites as needed to ensure smooth operations.

Education & Certification:

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  High school diploma or equivalent required.

  
  

Experience:

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  One year of on-the-job phlebotomy experience, or completion of two terms of phlebotomy coursework plus six months of hands-on experience.

  
  


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  Stable work history with minimal employment gaps strongly preferred.

  
  

Skills & Competencies:

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  Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and compassionately with patients and team members.

  
  


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  Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

  
  


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  Excellent organizational and time-management skills; able to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

  
  

About Us:

Praxis Health is a family of medical groups providing high-quality healthcare throughout the state of Oregon. Our community-based clinics are the DNA of our business, providing better medicine, advocacy for our patients, and a satisfying and collaborative culture for our providers and staff. The Praxis family approach is dynamically different from other healthcare companies in Oregon. We are not “big box” health care, but rather a company of small groups and clinics, of nimble micro-cultures that can quickly adapt to industry changes, as well as patient needs. We have been serving communities across the beautiful and adventurous state of Oregon for over 50 years! And we are pioneers and thought leaders in the industry. Our commitment to innovative and operational excellence has allowed us to create healthcare solutions that are both cost-efficient and cutting-edge. Come see how healthcare is done right!

Physical Requirements: 

• Laboratory/clinic setting with automated equipment emitting ambient sounds.


• High level of staff interaction in close quarters; must hear alarms to ensure timely response to safety needs.


• Regular handling of potentially infectious samples, with required protective gear (lab coat, gloves, goggles, face shield).


• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, crawl, twist, and walk on uneven surfaces throughout the day.


• Frequent bending, extended standing, and lifting up to 30 pounds.


• Flexibility to work extended hours or overtime as needed.

OSHA Category: This role involves exposure to blood, body fluids, and/or tissues, with Hepatitis-B vaccination offered to all performing these duties.