Patient Service Technician

Job description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees - including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners - who are working to change health care for the better. Summary: This is a full-time, 40-hour position, based at Northen Dutchess Hospital. The schedule is Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm or 2:30pm - 11:00pm, rotating weekends and holidays, other shifts as needed Performs a variety of clerical and computer related activities and phlebotomy with minimal supervision. This individual interacts with patients of all ages, in hospital and outreach settings and works effectively with others to meet the needs of the patients. Job Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent is required. Experience: One year of phlebotomy experience, preferably in a hospital setting, clinic or physician office laboratory is preferred. Completion of a certified phlebotomy program or medical assistant program preferred. Previous computer experience and specimen processing knowledge is preferred. Effective interpersonal skills are also required. Working Conditions Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Some occupational risk Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc. Company: Northern Dutchess Hospital Org Unit: 1674 Department: Phlebotomy Exempt: No Salary range: $18.13 - $34.50 Hourly