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Centra is currently hiring for experienced Phlebotomists & Noncertified Medical Assistants to work full time, day shift hours. These roles will support our physician practices across the Centra Market (Amherst, Bedford, Danville, Gretna, Farmville, and Lynchburg). Locations for these roles are to be determined.
The Phlebotomist & Noncert Medical Assistant will serve patients by ensuring the accurate and safe retrieval of specimens for laboratory testing. These roles require exemplary communication skills, a professional demeanor, and the ability to handle responsibilities independently. These roles prioritize patient care, address customer service issues, and actively contribute to process improvement initiatives. Additionally, this position encompasses proficiency in various aspects of phlebotomy-related tasks as mentioned within the job description.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Regulatory Compliance and Quality: Employees are obligated to uphold strict compliance with all regulations and standards set by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA), College of American Pathologists (CAP), Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA), The Joint Commission (TJC), and other regulatory bodies. This includes active participation in quality assurance initiatives and adherence to best practices in laboratory testing. Perform duties as assigned by the medical director.
Compliance: Employees must complete the necessary initial orientation and training, obtain, and maintain relevant certifications, participate annually in mandatory training, competency assessments, and consistently demonstrate satisfactory job-specific performance assessments on ongoing basis.
Specimen Collection and Processing: Collect and process patient samples efficiently in order to contribute to the diagnosis and treatment of various conditions. Proficient in all patient interactions with diverse patient populations, including geriatric, pediatric, and behavioral health, providing phlebotomy services per scope of organizational responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance: Adhere strictly to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures for specimen handling and processing.
Quality Assurance: Oversee specimen integrity through accurate collection, labeling, and transport, ensuring proper techniques and container usage for venipuncture and aseptic procedures, with a focus on timely processing of STAT, Routine, and Timed samples and adherence to quality metrics.
Corrective Action: Follow established policies for corrective action when phlebotomy methods deviate from acceptable performance levels. Identify and report any issues that may impact test performance or results.
Problem Resolution: Detect and address problems that could negatively affect test performance. Escalate issues to leadership when necessary.
Documentation: Keep detailed records of all corrective actions taken.
Accessioning Responsibilities: Manage the entire accessioning process, including patient registration and test ordering, sample receipt and handling, specimen preparation and processing, specimen send-out coordination, and pneumatic tube sample receipt. Proactively engage with healthcare offices to resolve registration and sample-related problems and handle phone calls from healthcare offices, addressing inquiries and providing information as needed.
Safety: Practice and maintain compliance with regulations instilled through OSHA to include proficiency in donning and doffing of all PPE during specimen collection.
Other Duties: Perform any additional duties as assigned or requested, as the job specifications may be modified or updated at any time.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED
Phlebotomy certification from ASCP, NHA, or nationally accredited agency or obtained within 1 year of eligibility.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Basic Life Support (BLS)
1 year of phlebotomy experience in an acute hospital setting
INTRODUCTION
Centra is currently hiring for experienced Phlebotomists & Noncertified Medical Assistants to work full time, day shift hours. These roles will support our physician practices across the Centra Market (Amherst, Bedford, Danville, Gretna, Farmville, and Lynchburg). Locations for these roles are to be determined.
The Phlebotomist & Noncert Medical Assistant will serve patients by ensuring the accurate and safe retrieval of specimens for laboratory testing. These roles require exemplary communication skills, a professional demeanor, and the ability to handle responsibilities independently. These roles prioritize patient care, address customer service issues, and actively contribute to process improvement initiatives. Additionally, this position encompasses proficiency in various aspects of phlebotomy-related tasks as mentioned within the job description.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Regulatory Compliance and Quality: Employees are obligated to uphold strict compliance with all regulations and standards set by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA), College of American Pathologists (CAP), Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA), The Joint Commission (TJC), and other regulatory bodies. This includes active participation in quality assurance initiatives and adherence to best practices in laboratory testing. Perform duties as assigned by the medical director.
Compliance: Employees must complete the necessary initial orientation and training, obtain, and maintain relevant certifications, participate annually in mandatory training, competency assessments, and consistently demonstrate satisfactory job-specific performance assessments on ongoing basis.
Specimen Collection and Processing: Collect and process patient samples efficiently in order to contribute to the diagnosis and treatment of various conditions. Proficient in all patient interactions with diverse patient populations, including geriatric, pediatric, and behavioral health, providing phlebotomy services per scope of organizational responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance: Adhere strictly to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures for specimen handling and processing.
Quality Assurance: Oversee specimen integrity through accurate collection, labeling, and transport, ensuring proper techniques and container usage for venipuncture and aseptic procedures, with a focus on timely processing of STAT, Routine, and Timed samples and adherence to quality metrics.
Corrective Action: Follow established policies for corrective action when phlebotomy methods deviate from acceptable performance levels. Identify and report any issues that may impact test performance or results.
Problem Resolution: Detect and address problems that could negatively affect test performance. Escalate issues to leadership when necessary.
Documentation: Keep detailed records of all corrective actions taken.
Accessioning Responsibilities: Manage the entire accessioning process, including patient registration and test ordering, sample receipt and handling, specimen preparation and processing, specimen send-out coordination, and pneumatic tube sample receipt. Proactively engage with healthcare offices to resolve registration and sample-related problems and handle phone calls from healthcare offices, addressing inquiries and providing information as needed.
Safety: Practice and maintain compliance with regulations instilled through OSHA to include proficiency in donning and doffing of all PPE during specimen collection.
Other Duties: Perform any additional duties as assigned or requested, as the job specifications may be modified or updated at any time.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED
Phlebotomy certification from ASCP, NHA, or nationally accredited agency or obtained within 1 year of eligibility.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Basic Life Support (BLS)
1 year of phlebotomy experience in an acute hospital setting
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding School Nurse Jobs at Centra Health Jobs
Verify Your RN Licensure Before Applying
Virginia requires an active RN license for any school nurse role. If you're on OPT or TN status, confirm your credential is valid in Virginia before submitting applications. An unlicensed candidate won't clear Centra Health's clinical screening, regardless of visa status.
Target Centra Health's School-Based Openings Directly
Centra Health fills school nurse roles tied to specific district partnerships, not general float positions. Search their careers portal filtering by community or school health. These postings move faster than hospital roles, so applying within the first week of a listing going live matters.
Clarify TN Status Eligibility Early in Interviews
Canadian and Mexican nurses can enter under TN status as a Registered Nurse, which requires no PERM labor certification and allows same-day border entry. Raise this in early conversations with Centra Health's HR so the right visa pathway is scoped before an offer is drafted.
Use Migrate Mate to Filter Verified Sponsoring Employers
Not every healthcare employer listing school nurse roles will sponsor. Use Migrate Mate to find Centra Health openings filtered by visa type, so you're only spending time on roles where sponsorship for your specific status has been confirmed rather than assumed.
Request a Written Sponsorship Commitment Before Accepting
Before signing an offer, ask Centra Health HR to confirm in writing which visa category they're sponsoring and whether they cover USCIS filing fees. This protects you if there's a change in hiring contacts or internal policy between offer acceptance and your start date.
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Find School Nurse at Centra Health JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Centra Health sponsor H-1B visas for School Nurses?
Centra Health's primary sponsorship pathways for school nurses lean toward EB-2, EB-3, TN, and F-1 OPT rather than H-1B. School nurse roles are classified as specialty occupation positions, which technically qualify for H-1B, but healthcare employers in community settings more commonly pursue employment-based Green Card routes. Confirm directly with Centra Health HR which categories are available for a specific opening.
How do I apply for School Nurse jobs at Centra Health?
Apply through Centra Health's official careers portal, filtering by nursing or community health roles. Your application should include your RN license number, a resume tailored to pediatric or community health experience, and a note on your current visa status so recruiters can assess sponsorship fit early. Migrate Mate also lists Centra Health school nurse openings filtered by visa sponsorship type, which can help you confirm eligibility before applying.
Which visa types does Centra Health commonly use for School Nurse roles?
Centra Health sponsors school nurses across several categories including EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based Green Cards, F-1 OPT and CPT for recent nursing graduates, TN status for Canadian and Mexican RNs, and J-1 for qualifying exchange visitors. The right pathway depends on your nationality, degree level, and where you are in the immigration process. TN is typically the fastest for eligible candidates since it requires no USCIS petition and no PERM filing.
What qualifications does Centra Health expect for School Nurse candidates?
Centra Health generally expects an active Virginia RN license, a BSN or higher, and prior experience in pediatric, community, or school health settings. Some postings require a School Nurse License or School Health Authorization issued by the Virginia Department of Education. International candidates should also confirm their foreign nursing credentials have been evaluated by a NCSBN-recognized credential verification organization, which is required before sitting for NCLEX and obtaining licensure.
How long does the sponsorship process take for a School Nurse role at Centra Health?
Timeline depends heavily on the visa category. TN status for Canadian or Mexican nurses can be obtained at the border on your start date with the right documentation. F-1 OPT authorization takes 3 to 5 months from application through USCIS. EB-3 Green Card sponsorship via DOL PERM labor certification typically runs 12 to 18 months before reaching USCIS, so planning ahead around your current status expiration is critical.
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