Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist - South County - Part Time

Esse Health is the largest independent physician practice in the St. Louis Metropolitan area with over 100+ physicians, in over 35+ locations, serving nearly 130,000 patients. We are leading the health care community by placing patients and their physicians at the center of health decisions. Esse Health is more than a healthcare provider - it's a place where medicine is a calling and not just a profession. It's a team of extraordinary medical professionals with the latest ideas for keeping patients healthier.

Join Our Team: 

We are searching for a part-time Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist for our Central Lab located at 13303 Tesson Ferry!

Opportunity: 

• Part-time opening  
• Monday - Friday, 6:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  
• No afternoons, evenings, weekends or holidays
• Not benefit eligible 
• Outpatient lab

Day-to-Day:

• Collect blood and other samples from a large number of patients varying in age and health status
• Properly identifying patients, label each sample following lab protocols, and work closely with the lab to make sure that the proper samples are collected
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in the electronic health record (NextGen)
• Coordinate care with other members of the healthcare team

Who we are seeking (preferred):

• The Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist is highly visible in their interactions with patients and must therefore project a positive office image at all times including smiling, greeting patients with enthusiasm, and maintaining an upbeat, positive attitude in all interactions with patients and coworkers. 
• Formal training which will probably be indicated by a High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. 
• Graduation certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy program is preferred.
• Willingness to assign high priority to patient comfort and satisfaction.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to work compatibly with physicians, coworkers, and employees in other departments.

What We Offer:

• Benefits within your first 30 days (minimum hours worked must be met to be eligible)
  • Available benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long/Short Term Disability, Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account, Fraud Protection, Legal, Pet and other miscellaneous
• Generous PTO policy + 9 paid holidays (minimum hours worked must be met to be eligible)
• 401k match + profit sharing (minimum hours worked must be met to be eligible)
• Tuition reimbursement (minimum hours worked must be met to be eligible)
• Wellness program
• Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship
• Emphasis on work-life balance

EOE