Founded in 1946, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is among the nation’s oldest, most respected independent, nonprofit biomedical research institutes. OMRF is dedicated to understanding and developing more effective treatments for human diseases, focusing on critical research areas such as Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, and cardiovascular disease. OMRF follows an innovative cross-disciplinary approach to medical research and ranks among the nation’s leaders in patents per scientist.

Located in Oklahoma City, a city that offers a dynamic and flourishing downtown area, with low cost of living, short commute times and a diversified economy, OMRF has been voted one of the Top Workplaces since the inception of the award. This achievement has been accomplished thanks to OMRF individuals who share a unified understanding that our excellence can only be fully realized with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to these values.

The OMRF Rheumatology Research Center of Excellence is looking for a temporary Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant that will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Responsible for collecting blood, urine, and other samples
• Obtains and understands specimen and test information
• Documents physician orders as required
• Retrieves orders, requisitions, and labels from EMR for accurate collection and labeling of specimens
• Processes samples by centrifugation, pipetting, aliquoting, and slide preparation as required by receiving clinical and research laboratories
• Prepares specimens for transport to lab
• Performs POC testing for CLIA-waived tests
• Maintains accurate records, documents and files as required for both clinical and research databases
• Provides patient results to physician offices, as necessary
• Restocks rooms and supply areas as needed
• Assists with clerical duties such as answering phones, preparing charts, charge entry, assessing and verifying patient test requests and billing information
• Assists nursing staff in obtaining vital signs, weight checks and general patient-comfort needs
• Transports patients and assists staff with moving patients with wheelchairs
• Performs other duties as assigned

High School Diploma or GED or completed a Phlebotomy Program Experience: Previous experience as a phlebotomist.

Must demonstrate high attention to detail, dependability and willingness to learn. The ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, work independently, and demonstrate professionalism with diverse personalities and cultures are essential. 

Typically, Monday through Friday, 8:30AM to 5:00PM. However hours may vary with advanced notice depending on work load and need for office coverage.

Typically, Monday through Friday, 8:30AM to 5:00PM. However hours may vary with advanced notice depending on work load and need for office coverage.