Senior Phlebotomist- Outpatient Blood Draw

Overview

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Closing Date: 03/02/2026

Type of Position: Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The Phlebotomist supports all sections of the Clinical Outpatient Laboratory and Cancer Institute blood draw center through proper phlebotomy techniques as well as proper specimen accessioning, processing and related activities. Follows all UAMS Department of Pathology Policies and Procedures for blood collection. Obtains patient specimens at an acceptable rate. This position also assists with access coordinator responsibilities including opening/closing of clinic and will participate in the training of new employees.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School, GED or formal education equivalent.
• 4 years of laboratory experience
• National phlebotomy certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 or more years of experience working in a clinical laboratory and experience as a medical assistant
• CPR, CAN, PBT, MLA, or CPT Certification

Job Requirements:

• Support duties:
  Assists internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service.
• Navigates EPIC to register the patient in the absence of Access Coordinators in the department. Responsible for knowing the process of EPIC downtime and recovery.
• Responsible for ensuring adequate inventory on hand in the work area to perform patient care duties. Assist with periodic inventory counts, report shortages and problems to supervisor or manager as they occur.
• Perform non-patient facing duties such as stocking supplies, sanitizing, filing, answering phones, and utilizing email as appropriate.
• Assists with covering Access Coordinator duties as needed.
• Trains new employees and students.
• Serves as a Co-Safety Officer for the Department.
• Assists with ordering supplies.

• Stand:
  Frequently
• Sit:
  Occasionally
• Walk:
  Frequently
• Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead:
  Frequently
• Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs
• Push and pull weight: 25 lbs
• Use hands to touch, handle or feel:
  Frequently
• Talk:
  Continuously
• Hear:
  Continuously
• Taste or smell:
  Occasionally
• Read, concentrate, think analytically:
  Continuously

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

• Resume

• License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Proof of Veteran Status

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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site:

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Benefits Eligible: Yes