Phlebotomist Test Coordinator - Houston, TX
Natera· Phlebotomy Solutions
Houston, TXFull-timePosted 2w ago
About the role
Clinic-based phlebotomy and test coordination role focused on scheduling blood collection, preparing specimens for lab testing, and ensuring compliant paperwork and timely reporting within a Houston, TX clinic.
Responsibilities
- Perform venipunctures to obtain blood specimens with precision and care.
- Verify patient identity and test requisitions, ensuring accuracy by cross-referencing EMR records and resolving discrepancies.
- Maintain specimen integrity by following aseptic techniques, department protocols, and isolation procedures.
- Accurately track collected specimens by documenting initials, date, and collection time, while maintaining daily collection logs.
- Oversee and coordinate patient care services to ensure efficient and high-quality healthcare delivery.
- Manage administrative tasks, including accessing patient records, scheduling appointments, and aligning blood draw times with clinic requirements.
- Collaborate with Field Sales and internal operations teams to provide patient support and ensure continuity of care.
- Develop and maintain strong patient relationships to encourage ongoing testing and adherence to recommended care plans.
- Act as the primary liaison for accounts and Sales, documenting all interactions, communications, and follow-ups.
- Respond promptly to internal and external customer inquiries, ensuring timely issue resolution.
- Build rapport with patients, accounts, and Sales teams to resolve missing information and maintain turnaround time (TAT) expectations.
- Proactively communicate delays and cancellations, facilitating timely sample redraws when necessary.
- Investigate and resolve escalated issues, providing clear and logical explanations of root causes and resolutions through phone and electronic communications.
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 5-7 years of phlebotomy experience; oncology experience required.
- Education: BS/BA degree (preferred); High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
- Certification: Phlebotomy Certificate (as required by state regulations).
- Bilingual/Spanish speaking preferred.
Skills
Required:Phlebotomy and specimen collectionEMR and records verificationAdministrative coordinationCustomer engagement and communication
Benefits
- Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for employees and dependents.
- Free testing for employees and their immediate families, plus fertility care benefits.
- Pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits, and employee referral program.
Last updated Oct 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Natera
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