How to hire an outpatient phlebotomist

How to hire an outpatient phlebotomist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step outpatient phlebotomist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an outpatient phlebotomist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new outpatient phlebotomist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The outpatient phlebotomist hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   An outpatient phlebotomist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, outpatient phlebotomists from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents outpatient phlebotomist salaries for various positions.

   Type of Outpatient Phlebotomist	Description	Hourly rate
   Outpatient Phlebotomist	Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, research, or blood donations. Some explain their work to patients and provide assistance when patients have adverse reactions after their blood is drawn... Show more	$12-19
   Collections Technician	Generally, collections technicians take responsibility for collecting and managing outstanding accounts receivables from customers and clients. The technicians may work as health his/her torians for blood donations... Show more	$12-19
   Laboratory Phlebotomist	A laboratory phlebotomist is primarily in charge of drawing and processing blood samples from patients and clients for laboratory analysis. They must also perform clerical tasks such as maintaining records of all procedures and results, producing laboratory reports, responding to inquiries, answering calls and correspondence, and liaising with external parties such as vendors and suppliers... Show more	$12-21

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Patient Care
   • Medical Terminology
   • Patient Registration
   • Blood Samples
   • Data Entry
   • Front Desk
   • HIPAA
   • Blood Collection
   • ABN
   • Lab Orders
   • EKG
   • Outpatient Lab
   • OSHA

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Perform related clerical support activities: interview and instruct patients, enter data into computer system.
   • Provide registration, clerical, phlebotomy, EKG and courier support.
   • Determine specimen requirements and collect patient sample using appropriate process of venipuncture or capillary collection base on patient age and/or condition.
   • Work on hematology, clinical pathology with microscopy, and biochemistry on auto analyzer.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your outpatient phlebotomist job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An outpatient phlebotomist salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, outpatient phlebotomists' average salary in mississippi is 44% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level outpatient phlebotomists earn 35% less than senior-level outpatient phlebotomists.
   • Certifications. An outpatient phlebotomist with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an outpatient phlebotomist's salary.

   Average outpatient phlebotomist salary

   $15.89hourly

   $33,041 yearly

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   Entry-level outpatient phlebotomist salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing an outpatient phlebotomist job description

   A job description for an outpatient phlebotomist role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an outpatient phlebotomist job description:

   Outpatient phlebotomist job description example

   Phlebotomist Full Time Day/Evening Shift Job Description:
   
   Under the direct supervision of the appropriate supervisor, performs a variety of general support and some technical duties in specimen procurement, clerical office, central processing, other assigned areas, and/or a technical section. Functions in on- and/or off-site service areas. May be required to accept on-call responsibilities. May perform occasional in-charge duties in the absence of immediate supervisor. May prepare cytology slides and pathology specimens.
   Duties and Responsibilities:
   + Performs a variety of duties at progressively greater skill levels under varying degrees of supervision; records results. May operate a variety of laboratory instruments.
   + Performs quality control and instrument check procedures and maintains related records.
   + Trains other employees in day to day procedures.
   + May receive specimens into the laboratory, process specimens, deliver specimens to on- and off-site locations, store specimens for future analysis and dispose of specimens.
   + May receive and transport supplies, equipment, reports and specimens between the laboratory and other health care locations. May prepare/distill chemical solutions.
   + May collect specimens as directed using appropriate or specified equipment for collecting and handling specimens.
   + Enters or retrieves data from established computer files.
   + Provides complete and accurate instructions to patients and other customers of the laboratory.
   + May assist with autopsies and other duties as directed by the Coroner and/or pathologist.
   + May review physician orders for supporting documentation.
   + Resolves billing problems and/or receives insurance updates.
   Qualifications:
   + High School or G.E.D.
   + Medical terminology
   + Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
   + Phlebotomy Program if applicable
   + Phlebotomy certification if applicable
   + 6 - 12 months experience
   + Must possess a valid driver’s license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right outpatient phlebotomist for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your outpatient phlebotomist job on Zippia to find and recruit outpatient phlebotomist candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit outpatient phlebotomists, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new outpatient phlebotomist

   Once you have selected a candidate for the outpatient phlebotomist position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new outpatient phlebotomist. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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