Phlebotomist

The job

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Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world's most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people's health around the world. Together, we're improving health and improving lives.

Labcorp is a global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development solutions, helping healthcare providers, researchers, and patients make informed decisions that advance care. Join us in our mission to improve health and improve lives.

Labcorp is seeking a Phlebotomist to join our team at a medical clinic in Kansas City, MO 64114.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm; additional days and hours may be required

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques for all age groups
• Collect specimens for drug screens, paternity tests, alcohol tests etc.
• Perform data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner
• Process billing information and collect payments when required
• Prepare all collected specimens for testing and analysis
• Maintain patient and specimen information logs
• Provide superior customer service to all patients
• Administrative and clerical duties as necessary
• Travel to additional sites when needed

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 6 months or more experience as a phlebotomist
• Current or Prior Labcorp experience

• In lieu of work experience, a Phlebotomy certification or completed training program must come from an accredited agency
• Proven track record in providing exceptional customer service
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Comfortable working under minimal supervision
• Reliable transportation and clean driving record if applicable
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

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About the role

This is a Mid Level role in the Healthcare and Life Sciences field (Pharmacy, lab and imaging) at Labcorp. Mid-level roles usually expect some years of relevant experience and the ability to work with limited supervision.

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The city

The job is in Kansas City, MO. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How Kansas City compares. Among the 80 largest places in Missouri, Kansas City is #1 by population, #58 for homeownership (#1 = highest), #24 for remote work (#1 = most), #54 for rent (#1 = cheapest). Its county, Jackson County, is #3 of 115 counties for average pay ($71,613).

The place in numbers

Kansas City has 510,612 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 8.2% of the population of Missouri. It covers 315 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 1,623 people per square mile. The median age is 35.8, 8% younger than the state median (35.8 against 39.0).

Housing

The median gross rent is $1,238 a month (rent plus utilities), 20% above the state median ($1,238 against $1,033). Over a year that is 21.5% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $242,900, which is 3.5 times the median household income ($69,166); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 55.4% of households own their home, 19% below the state average (55.4% against 68.1%).

Work and pay

The Kansas City, MO-KS metropolitan area has 1,096,110 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $50,820 a year, about the same as the national median ($50,820 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (123,320 jobs, median $46,980); transportation and material moving (104,360 jobs, median $44,570); food preparation and serving related (96,330 jobs, median $32,000). The area is most specialised in personal care and service (1.2 times) and architecture and engineering (1.2 times), where the share of workers is above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($117,420) and computer and mathematical ($100,770). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Jackson County was 3.3%. 68.5% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Jackson County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 70.2% drive alone, 1.8% use public transit, 1.6% walk, 17.0% work from home. 6.9% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 40% below the state average (6.9% against 11.5%). Remote work is more common than in the state as a whole, which widens the set of employers a resident can work for without moving.

People and education

38.4% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18% above the state share (38.4% against 32.4%). 8.6% of residents were born outside the United States, 91% above the state share (8.6% against 4.5%). The poverty rate is 14.7%, 16% above the state rate (14.7% against 12.6%).

Climate

The warmest month is Jul, averaging 79°F (26.1°C), and the coolest is Jan at 28°F (-2.1°C). About 1,038 mm (41 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; May is the wettest month (141 mm) and Jan the driest (32 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: Gladstone (6 miles, rent 12% lower); Roeland Park (8 miles, rent 28% higher); Mission (9 miles, rent 4% lower); Raytown (10 miles, similar rent). Rent differences are against Kansas City; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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Official links for Kansas City

• Official website of Kansas City: kcmo.gov
• Census Bureau data profile for Kansas City
• Official state website: mo.gov
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Career paths

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Distances

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The employer

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It is among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers in our list, with about 70,000 employees worldwide (2024). Company page with headquarters, state economy and official links →

Official links for Labcorp

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FAQ

What is the Phlebotomist job at Labcorp?

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Kansas City, MO.

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How much does it pay?

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What is the cost of living there?

Median rent in Kansas City is $1,238 a month and median household income $69,166 (ACS 2020–2024).

How old is this listing?

It was posted on 2026-11-07 (yesterday). Jobs older than 90 days are not shown.

Are there similar jobs?

Yes: browse pharmacy, lab and imaging jobs in Missouri.

Sources and terms

• Job data: The Muse public API (listing dated 2026-11-07). The job disappears from this site when it disappears from the source.
• Wages and projections: BLS OEWS (May 2025) and Employment Projections 2025–35.
• City and county figures: Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, BEA, BLS QCEW and LAUS, NASA POWER climatology; distances from Census Gazetteer coordinates.

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Sources

• BLS OEWS (wages and employment by occupation, May 2025)
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• BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics
• BLS JOLTS
• BLS State and Metro Area Employment
• Census Bureau American Community Survey (via Census Reporter)
• BEA GDP by state and Regional Price Parities
• IRS 2026 tax adjustments
• U.S. Department of Labor, minimum wage by state
• Tax Foundation state income tax rates 2026
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• NASA POWER climatology
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