What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specimen Processing Specialist position at Labcorp?
Are you organized, accountable, and have always gone the extra mile to make sure things are done right? Imagine the impact those skills can have in ensuring the accuracy of millions of healthcare tests, every month. If you share our passion for strengthening physician care, please apply for this onsite Clerk position!
LabCorp is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join their Specimen Processing team in New York, NY. The position, Specimen Processing Specialist, will be responsible for performing clinical specimen accessioning, sample sorting and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment located onsite with one of our client offices.
Pay Range: The pay range is $17.25 -$35.76 an hour.
Work Schedule: Your planned work schedule will be Monday - Friday 7:00p.m. – 3:30s.m. with rotating Saturdays. The hours/location may change/vary based on business need and/or the request(s) of your supervisor or management.
Work Location: Plainview, NY
Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Commissions, and Company bonus where applicable. For more detailed information, please click here.
Job Responsibilities:
Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing
Communicate effectively with client office staff
Research, troubleshoot and resolve customer and specimen problems
Scrub requisitions to resolve missing items/details
Spin/freeze/split or other special services as required by client
Meet department activity and production goals
Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner
Accurately identify and label specimens
Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities
Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas
Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples
Resolve and document any problem specimens
Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent
1 year relative experience required (lab/accessioning, production/manufacturing/warehouse environment)
Previous medical or patient facing healthcare experience is a plus
Previous or current Labcorp experience is highly preferred
Comfortable handling biological specimens
Ability to accurately identify specimens
Experience working in a team environment
Strong data entry and organizational skills
High level of attention to detail
Proficient in MS Office
Ability to lift up to 40lbs.
Ability to pass a standardized color blind test
If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!
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Salary : $17 - $36
