Pre-Analytical Assistant Operational Services Officer

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Health in Adelaide seeks a meticulous Pre-Analytical Specimen Reception professional to receive, sort and prepare specimens for analysis, ensuring correct storage and transport conditions. You will enter patient data and testing information with precision, providing courteous customer service and supporting the safe handling of samples.

Additionally, you will assist with the dispatch of pathology specimens to local, national and international locations in accordance with IATA regulations,

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented professional with accuracy in data handling.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort and prepare specimens for analysis.
• Enter patient data and testing information with precision.
• Dispatch pathology specimens locally, nationally and internationally in line with IATA regulations.

Skills

Detail orientation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

You will contribute to the delivery of reliable, high-quality specimens by receiving, sorting and preparing samples for analysis, ensuring they are stored and transported under defined conditions, and entering patient data and testing information with precision and care.

Key responsibilities

• Working within a dedicated Pre-Analytical Specimen Reception team, you will provide professional and compassionate customer service while carrying out a range of duties across specimen management and essential administrative tasks.
• You will play a key role is supporting the safe and compliant dispatch of pathology specimens across local, national, and international locations in line with IATA regulations.

What you need

• You're a reliable, and detailed-oriented professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
• With strong communication skills and a commitment to accuracy, you bring confidence, care and professionalism to every interaction.
• You thrive in a team setting, contribute positively to workplace culture and take pride in delivering high-quality work that supports safe and timely patient care.