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Kaiser Permanente

Integrated healthcare provider and payer platform

Phlebotomist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsPosted on Nov 13
Part-timeWashington, DC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least one year of laboratory experience, including six months of full-time or equivalent work in a medical environment involving phlebotomy, patient reception, and related clerical duties, or successful completion of a Phlebotomy Clinical Rotation in a Kaiser Permanente Laboratory with documented 120 unassisted successful venipunctures, including at least ten pediatric collections. This experience requirement is waived for current Kaiser Permanente Coalition employees.
  • Graduation from an accredited or Kaiser-approved phlebotomy program, or a medical assistant program that includes phlebotomy training.
  • Provide documentation of education, such as a diploma and/or U.S. international equivalency report. Applicants with foreign diplomas must provide an international equivalency report.
  • A high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) is required.
  • Obtain Registered Phlebotomy Technician (AMT) registration, a Phlebotomy Technician Certificate, or a Phlebotomy Technologist Certificate within 12 months of hire.
  • Obtain Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within six months of hire.
  • Pass the Kaiser Permanente phlebotomy written exam with a minimum score of 80%.
  • Pass the pre-hire Skills and Knowledge test of basic computer skills.
  • Maintain current certifications and complete annual continuing education units to meet CLIA regulations and/or licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Greet members and accurately identify them in accordance with Kaiser Permanente member experience standards.
  • Collect blood samples from all patient/member populations using age-appropriate venipuncture or capillary puncture and following Kaiser Permanente policies.
  • Instruct patients on collecting and packaging other specimens, including urine, semen, feces, and timed collections.
  • Assess specimen integrity, prepare and package specimens, and arrange for transport in accordance with laboratory procedures and Department of Transportation regulations; arrange special transport when necessary.
  • Process specimens, including racking, creating work lists, and loading instruments.
  • Collect and pick up specimens from clinical departments and transport STAT specimens to the STAT lab testing area according to designated workflows and Kaiser Permanente policies.
  • Dispose of biological waste, needles, and related hazardous materials according to laboratory safety and infection-control practices and applicable laws and regulations.
  • Respond to internal and external inquiries by phone, email, or text to resolve issues and support customer satisfaction.
  • Provide orientation and practical training to new hires and students.
  • Follow defined laboratory procedures and maintain awareness of procedural changes.
  • Maintain a clean, adequately stocked, and safe work environment.
  • Prepare and distribute reports and resolve pending logs.
  • Adhere to laboratory quality-service standards, including access, wait times, and member satisfaction.
  • Monitor waiting-room and turnaround times, identify unexpected or unreasonable delays and unusual situations, and bring them to the supervisor, manager, or designee's attention.
  • Complete assigned and required training in a timely manner.
  • Communicate specimen inquiries, problems, and investigations to appropriate medical, clinical, and technical staff promptly and according to established laboratory procedures.
  • Document member, provider, and customer compliments, concerns, or complaints; resolve them when able or escalate them to a manager, supervisor, or designee.
  • Assist peers, clinical staff, and providers.
  • Create a professional, collaborative, and positive work environment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Pediatric and neonatal phlebotomy experience.

About the Company

Kaiser Permanente

Integrated healthcare provider and payer platform

Kaiser Permanente runs an integrated healthcare platform that lets members manage and pay medical, premium, and pharmacy bills online. It serves Medicare Advantage, Individual and Family, and non-employer plans, offering options to pay as a guest or set up payment plans. The platform works by presenting a centralized online portal where users can view bills, choose how to pay, and handle multiple types of charges in one place. Revenue comes from premiums and medical services fees, while the service aims to reduce administrative work for both providers and patients and encourage on-time payments. What sets Kaiser Permanente apart is its combination of healthcare services with a single billing experience across multiple plan types, focusing on a user-friendly, centralized payment process rather than handling billing through separate systems. Its goal is to provide a straightforward, reliable way for members to manage and pay their bills, improving convenience and payment timeliness.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$7.5M
Headquarters
Oakland, CA
Founded
1945

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