You've Completed Training as a Phlebtomy Tech, More Study Will Only Help
Not only is the health care profession is one of the largest employers in today’s economy and has lots of room for those interested in career advancement, it is advantageous for those seeking employment in these professions to cross train. For example, a phlebotomy technician who trains as a medical biller would not only be a greater asset to their employer, they would also be more marketable as they continue to seek employment opportunities in health care.
The focus of the professionally trained phlebotomy technician is to draw blood from patients. Once the blood is draw the technician then labels the tubes in accordance to the type of laboratory testing for which the patient is having the physician authorized blood work. In a large medical office, hospital, or patient care facility, most phlebotomist would just focus on whatever assigned duties they have regarding blood, which include: drawing of blood, labeling of tubes, preparation of tubes for lab pick up or delivery – mostly the administrative tasks associated with a phlebotomy technician. While the pay would be competitive and the work would be rewarding, the phlebotomy tech in this scenario would be part of a focused team that work best in their particular specialty. However, in an environment such as a doctor’s office, clinic, or facility where patients can walk in and request physician authorized blood work, this phlebotomy technician could better serve the supervisory staff with the additional knowledge of medical billing and medical coding knowledge, and therefore assist the facility in getting the necessary supporting document out in a timely and efficient manner, thus enabling payment to be received in a more timely manner.
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