Summary
About Us
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
- Named one of Modern Healthcare s Best Places to work five times
- Named one of America s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek in 2024.
- Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
- Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
- Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2023.
- Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
- Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more.
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits CoxHealth
Job Summary
The Phlebotomist I is responsible for the collection and processing of blood and other specimens as directed. Performs proper specimen collection by confirming patient ID, collecting specimens in proper tubes, utilizing venipuncture/capillary techniques, and accurately labeling the specimens to ensure accurate patient results. Processes specimens appropriately for subsequent testing. Accessions, updates information and makes corrections to orders as needed.
Job Requirements
- Education
- Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Experience
- Required: None
- Preferred: 6 months phlebotomy experience OR 1 year related experience
- Skills
- Strong analytical/problem solving skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management. Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams
- Proficient in using computers and computer systems
- Excellent customer service, time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills.
- Licensure/Certification/Registration