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Phlebotomist I

Quest Diagnostics Inc

BUFFALO, NYJob$20–21.45/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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Compensation
$20–21.45/hr
Location
BUFFALO, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Quest Diagnostics seeks a Phlebotomist I in Amherst, New York, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with rotational weekends. The role collects and processes specimens, verifies orders, and supports patient-facing and administrative tasks. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Medical assistant or paramedic training, phlebotomy certification, and phlebotomy experience are preferred; English communication is required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Specimen Collection, nice to haveOral Solution Administration, nice to haveLab Technology Systems, nice to haveComputer Navigation, nice to haveData Entry, nice to haveSpecimen Processing, nice to haveEnglish Communication, required

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent, requiredMedical Assistant Training, nice to haveParamedic Training, nice to havePhlebotomy Certification, nice to haveOne Year Phlebotomy Experience, nice to haveRetail or Service Customer Service, nice to haveKeyboard or Data Entry Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Description Phlebotomist I - Amherst, NY, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with rotational weekendsPay range: $20.00 - $21.45 / hourSalary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.Benefits information: We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include: * Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours * Best-in-class well-being programs * Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness * healthyMINDS mental health program * Vacation and Health/Flex Time * 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off * FinFit financial coaching and services * 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service * Employee stock purchase plan * Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option * Flexible Spending Accounts * Annual incentive plans * Matching gifts program * Education assistance through MyQuest for Education * Career advancement opportunities * and so much more! Responsibilities: Job Accountabilities (Responsibilities) * Collect specimens according to established procedures. This includes, but not limited to: drug screens, biometric screening and insurance exams. * Administer oral solutions according to established training. * Research test/client information and confirm and verify all written and electronic orders by utilizing lab technology systems, Client contact, and approved tools. * Ability to navigate a computer and accurately enter data is a requirement to be successful in this role. * Obtain identification and accurately enter billing information and collect payments when required, following corporate policies. * Processing specimens including: labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing and preparing for transport as required by test order. * Perform all non-patient facing duties, including inventory, stock supplies, sanitizing, filing, answering phones and utilizing email as appropriate. * Read, understand and comply with departmental policies, protocols and procedures. * Assist with compilation and submission of statistics and data when required. * Maintain all appropriate phlebotomy logs in a timely manner and based on frequency, such as maintenance logs and temperature logs. * Complete online and in person training courses timely. Qualifications: Required Education * High school diploma or equivalent. * Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred. * Phlebotomy certification preferred. Required in California, Nevada, and Washington.Work Experience * One year phlebotomy experience preferred. * Customer service in a retail or service environment preferred. * Keyboard/data entry experience.The position requires the ability to effectively communicate in English. 68625 Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,573 open Phlebotomist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$20–21.45/hr
  • New York median$20–26/hr212 hourly ranges
  • US median$20–25/hr1,754 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $20.73/hr, is 8% below the New York median midpoint ($23/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Phlebotomist hourly ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 238 open Phlebotomist jobs in New York and 3,573 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
Phlebotomist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median (1,437 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 2,528 of the 3,573 open Phlebotomist jobs (71%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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