UnityPoint Health · 16 hours ago
Laboratory Support Technician-Phlebotomy Downtown
Sioux City, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expUnityPoint Health is a recognized healthcare provider dedicated to creating a culture of belonging and support. They are seeking a Laboratory Support Technician-Phlebotomy to interface with the laboratory and its clients, manage patient registrations, and ensure the integrity of laboratory processes.
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Responsibilities
Provides specimen processing for reference laboratory outreach patient testing, and initiates inpatient processing, requiring handling of patient specimens
Assists lab outpatients in the collection process of specimens for testing
Monitors patients during more complex lab test procedures and patients being held for provider notification of test results
Uses the Lab and Mayo On-line test catalogs to ensure that the correct tests are ordered for providers and patients
Assists patients in the completion of Authorizations prior to release of test information
Initiates and resolves the problem patient specimen resolution process for the laboratory
Communicates and interacts with patients and their families, with compassion and empathy, both on the phone and at the lab department
Informs patients of potential denial by insurance, estimates appropriate costs and obtains appropriate ABN or Insurance Waiver according to insurance. Adds modifiers and account notes as appropriate per regulations
Completes daily quality audits of the patient lab record
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent required
One (1) year of work experience required
Proficiency with Computer data entry functions required
Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reason required
Preferred
Associate's degree preferred
Experience in lab registration, order entry and specimen processing as well as experience with medical necessity requirements preferred
If designated to drive will be required to obtain OSHA Bio-Hazard Certification prior to transporting and maintain annually
Benefits
Paid time off
Parental leave
401K matching
Employee recognition program
Dental and health insurance
Paid holidays
Short and long-term disability
Pet insurance
Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Company
UnityPoint Health
UnityPoint Health is an integrated health system that provide a full range of coordinated care to patients and families.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.19MKey Investors
Baldrick's Foundation
2025-11-20Grant
2014-02-12Grant· $0.19M
Leadership Team
MarCia Ekworomadu
Vice President, Operations- Oncology Service Line
Carmen Kleinsmith
Chief Nursing Officer
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