Cox HPS of the Ozarks

Phlebotomy Apprentice

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CompanyCox HPS of the Ozarks
LocationSpringfield, MO
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Posted2026-09-26
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Description

Facility

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department

1070 Laboratory South

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Hours

7:00am-7:30pm

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

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Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.

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Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group .

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Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.

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Healthcare Innovation's  Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

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Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

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For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here:  Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description

The Phlebotomy Support Technician I is responsible for the collection and processing of blood and other specimens as directed. Performs proper specimen collection by confirming patient ID, collecting specimens in proper tubes, utilizing venipuncture/capillary techniques, and accurately labeling the specimens to ensure accurate patient results. Processes specimens appropriately for subsequent testing. Accessions, updates information and makes corrections to orders as needed.

Education:

  • Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience:

  • Required: None
  • Preferred: 6 months phlebotomy experience OR 1 year related experience

Skills:

  • Strong analytical/problem solving skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management. Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication skills.
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams
  • Proficient in using computers and computer systems
  • Excellent customer service, time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

  • Required: None