Hiring: Phlebotomist Company: Optum Location: Seattle, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 07:41:32 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : HIPAA About the job Experience: •Interact with patients and healthcare providers in a professional and compassionate manner •While registering patients, always follow the reception standard of work (SOW) •Problem solves efficiently and promptly •Locate missing lab orders and specimens •Competent and efficient phone skills Required Skills: •Collect blood specimens from patients using venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques promptly •Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment •Process and prepare specimens for testing and transport •Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to specimen collection, testing, and equipment •Give proper patient collection instructions (i.e. urine collection, stool collection, etc.) •Instruct patients in post-phlebotomy care •Properly dispose of bio-hazardous and sharps materials •Obtain specimens for microbiology testing Qualifications: •High School Diploma/GED •Completion of a Phlebotomy Certificate program through an accredited school •Medical Assistant - Phlebotomist (MA-Pbt) certification from the state to perform capillary and venous invasive procedures for blood withdrawal under the supervision of a health care practitioner •BLS certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment •1+ years of computer proficiency experience in Microsoft Office and demonstrates solid computer skills •1+ years of experience in excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others •Demonstrated capacity to have reliable transportation and travel to other locations •Demonstrated capacity to use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects. Occasionally, lifting to 50 pounds and carrying up to 24 pounds may be required •Access to reliable transportation and travel to other locations •6+ months of experience in a healthcare or patient-facing role, such as a medical assistant or support staff or phlebotomy and\or laboratory experience Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Optum's Pacific West region is redefining health care with a focus on health equity, affordability, quality, and convenience Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!