About CLAREMATRIX:CLAREMATRIX CM is a nonprofit organization providing effective and compassionatetreatmentrecoveryandpreventionservicesforalcoholismandsubstanceuse to individuals families and the community.

Since 1970 CLAREMATRIX has provided quality substance use and mental health treatment to men women and youth in southern California.

Through programs run by a compassionate committed resultsoriented team of counselors therapists and administrators CLAREMATRIX continues to build its reputation as a leader in evidencebasedtreatmentpracticesandcontinuestobreaknewgroundintheareasofpositive outcomes outreach and community involvement.

Headquartered in Santa Monica CA CLAREMATRIX maintains multiple facilities in the Southern California region providing services to participants in a manner consistent with its Core Values: Compassion Teamwork Integrity Empowerment Adaptability and Equality.

The following is representative of the duties responsibilities and requirements of the job but is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

Summary:

Under the supervision of a licensed healthcare professional with minimum latitude for independent judgement and decision the Phlebotomist at our Opioid Treatment Program OTP plays a vital role in supporting the treatment and care of patients receiving methadone and treatment for opioid use disorder. This role primarily involves performing blood draws for clinical testing ensuring accurate sample collection processing documentation and maintaining a safe and compassionate environment for patients in recovery while adhering strictly to all legal and regulatory requirements.

EssentialDutiesandResponsibilities:

1. Collection and Handling
   1. Perform venipunctures finger sticks hard sticks and other blood collection procedures accurately and safely.
   2. Collect specimens in accordance with medical and laboratory guidelines ensuring patient safety and comfort.
   3. Administer tests including but not limited to urinalysis TB pregnancy and breath alcohol tests to patients.
   4. Refer and followup on patients with positive TB tests to ensure chest Xray has been completed.

1. Patient Interaction
   1. Communicate effectively and professionally with patients explaining procedures and addressing concerns.
   2. Practice empathy and professionalism particularly when working with patients in withdrawal or experiencing emotional distress.
   3. Establish and maintain a positive rapport with patients many of whom may experience anxiety or discomfort during blood collection procedures.

1. Testing and Documentation
   1. Ensure accurate labeling and documentation of specimens for testing by accurately and properly preparing and labeling specimens for analysis following strict chainofcustody protocols. Prepare specimens for pickup by laboratory vendor.
   2. Maintain accurate records of all specimen collections and ensure proper documentation in patient EHR filesto ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and clinic protocols.
   3. Document all patient interactions specimen collection details and test results in the clinics electronic medical record (EMR) system and ensure correct coding for billing purposes.

1. Safety and Compliance
   1. Adhere to all infection control protocols OSHA standards HIPAA regulations and company policies to ensure patient safety and confidentiality.
   2. Adhere to all regulatory and safety standards including infection control bloodborne pathogen precautions and proper handling and disposal of medical waste.
   3. Follow the clinics policies for handling patient samples and ensure they are processed and stored according to company requirements laws and regulations.

1. Equipment Maintenance and Supplies
   1. Ensure that all equipment is properly sterilized maintained and in good working condition.
   2. Monitor and track phlebotomy supplies including but not limited to needles tubes and gloves and alert management when stock needs replenishment.

Teamwork and Collaboration

1. Report directly to Physician Physicians Assistant or Nurse Practitioner on patient medical issues.
2. Collaborate with crossfunctional and multidisciplinary teams including but not limited to Department Heads Counselors therapists case managers and medical professionals to ensure comprehensive participant care.
3. Participate in staff meetings oneonone meetings with supervisor(s) and other meetings as required.
4. Participate in inservice training and continuing education to maintain eligibility for the role. Maximize learning opportunities by remaining receptive to constructive feedback and utilizing support available from your supervisor and others.
5. MaintainagoodknowledgeandunderstandingofCLAREMATRIXsmissionvision&philosophy.
6. Contributeto ahealthyworkenvironment by cultivating and maintaining appropriate boundaries and a professional demeanor at all times.
7. Communicateon adirectandtimelybasisaboutneedsandproblemsastheyarise.
8. EnsurehealthandsafetyregulationsareupheldtoCLAREMATRIX standards.
9. Ensurestandardsof conductareupheldtoCLAREMATRIXstandards.
10. Ensurea communityenvironmentismaintained.

Secondary Areas of Responsibility

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Must have a diploma from an accredited school or college with the designation of Phlebotomist.
2. Must have achieved sobriety of at least one year.
3. Must have current CPR and First Aid certification or obtain within 30 days from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
4. Must complete all preemployment requirements including a Livescan and physical.
5. Must complete all Learning Management System LMS assignments by 30 days of employment.

KnowledgeExperienceandSkills:

1. Experience in a rehabilitation or recovery center setting preferred. Experience in a behavioral health setting is also appropriate.
2. Appropriate sensitivity genuine compassion and empathy to workwellwithdiversepopulations.
3. Working knowledge and understanding of the clinical environment.
4. Selfstarter with the ability to independently prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
5. Sound judgement and discernment.
6. Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills including social skills.
7. A commitment to and a passion for the mission vision and values of CLAREMATRIX.
8. Effective computer skills especially Microsoft Office Suite.
9. Organized and detail oriented.
10. Effective time management verbal and written skills.
11. Selfmotivated and able to effectively and accurately follow directions and carry out job duties and responsibilities.
12. Thrive in a fastpaced environment.
13. Collaborative teamwork abilities.
14. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
15. Sound judgement and discernment.

PhysicalDemands:

While performing the responsibilities of the job the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle or feel. The employee is regularly required to stand walk reach with arms and hands overhead or below the waist and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift carry push or pull up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

MedicalHistory:

All employees whose functions require or necessitate contact with participants or in food preparation shall complete a health screening report or a health questionnaire. A Health screening report or health questionnaire will be provided upon hire. For all residential employees a health screeningreportbecompletedandsignedbyamedicalpractitionersignatureforclearance. All outpatient employees will complete at minimum a selfreport screening questionnaire.

A TBtestistobeconductedunderlicensedmedicalsupervisionnotmorethan60calendardays prior to or 7 calendar days after employment and renewed annually from the date of the last tuberculosis with a known record of tuberculosis or record of positive testing shall not be required to obtain a tuberculosis skin test. Unless there is documentation that the staff completed at least 6 months of preventive therapy the staff shall be required to obtain within 45 calendar days of employment a chest xray result and a physicians statement that the incumbent does not have communicable tuberculosis and has been under regular care and monitoring for tuberculosis. A chest xray within the prior 6 months is acceptable. The physiciansstatementshallberenewed annually.

WorkEnvironment:

This job will be primarily located at the CLAREMATRIX facilities in Los Angeles California. This job is primarily in a clinical office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. The work environment is fastpaced and dynamic.The work requires the ability to work in a confined area.While performing the responsibilities of the job these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Disclaimer:The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship for the Company. Furthermore job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels change. The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Conclusion: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications skills efforts duties responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Diversity Equity Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at CLAREMATRIX: CLAREMATRIX is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including race color genetic information creed national origin religion sex affectional or sexual orientation gender identity or expression lawful alien status ancestry age marital status or protected veteran status and any other protected status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit qualifications experience ability and job performance. No qualified applicant will be denied employment sole on the basis of having or not having a prior history of alcoholism or other drug addiction.