3rd Shift Lab Processing Specialist

Hugh Chatham Health; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Specimen Processing team member in IL to ensure proper labeling and handling of specimens, enter test requests, and support billing and patient data accuracy. The role emphasizes accurate specimen management, communication with physicians and staff, and adherence to Lab procedures.

The position requires strong attention to detail, basic computer skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with rotating weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills and keyboarding ability.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Ensures specimens are labeled and suitable for testing.
• Obtains billing/insurance information and verifies diagnosis codes.
• Enters and verifies test requests in the laboratory system.
• Answers and screens telephone calls.
• Receives, sorts, stores, and transports specimens as needed.
• Processes specimens for testing with proper ID.
• Reviews pending and management reports and distributes reports.
• Assists with inventory and ordering of supplies.
• Maintains and files orders, reports and correspondence.
• Trains new employees.

Skills

Excellent communication

Basic computer skills

Keyboarding

Multitasking under supervision

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Specimen Processing team member in IL to ensure proper labeling and handling of specimens, enter test requests, and support billing and patient data accuracy. The role emphasizes accurate specimen management, communication with physicians and staff, and adherence to Lab procedures.

The position requires strong attention to detail, basic computer skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with rotating weekends and holidays.