For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.The Phlebotomist functions as an integral member of the team and is responsible for performing phlebotomy and other lab tests in a manner that maintains high quality patient care.Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-5pmPrimary Responsibilities:
Obtain blood specimens by skin puncture, venipuncture in patient populations ranging from newborn, pediatric to adult and geriatric
Follow all laboratory procedures and protocols
Accurately enter patient information and tests into the computer and accurately label specimens after the patient is drawn but before patient leaves
Deliver specimens to analytical area
Work as a team member within the laboratory department. Communicate professionally with patients, providers and co-workers
Perform other related duties as assigned
Adhere to the Phlebotomy Clinical Laboratory Standards
When needed, ability to work at other locations
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications:
High school diploma, GED or equivalent
Current State of California CPT I or CPT II venipuncture certificate
Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA) or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross)
Preferred Qualifications:
1+ years of experience working as an Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant
Experience at a multi-specialty clinic or acute care facility, and experience with a laboratory computer system
New grads welcomed and encouraged to apply
California Residents Only: The hourly range for California residents is $16.00 to $28.27 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
