Lab Assistant Processor - Lab Services - Kelsey Seybold Clinic: Northwest Campus A

UnitedHealth Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of UnitedHealth Group's Optum family, is hiring a Lab Assistant/Processor Specialist. You will process clinical specimens, perform specimen collection, order entry, and processing under limited supervision while safeguarding patient confidentiality.

You may be assigned to multiple Houston area locations as needed. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions and provide outstanding customer service.
• Demonstrated excellent time management skills- ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Demonstrate a teamwork mindset, initiative and open to new learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Process clinical specimens received in the laboratory.
• Perform specimen collection, order entry and processing under limited supervision.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Accept assignments to various Houston-area locations and schedules.

Skills

Follow instructions

Time management

Customer service

Teamwork mindset

Initiative

Education

Highschool diploma or equivalent

Job description

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Lab Assistant/Processor Specialist is responsible for processing clinical specimens received in the laboratory. Under limited supervision and according to approved procedures, preforms a variety of laboratory support procedures including specimen collection, order entry, processing, all while maintaining patient confidentiality. The Lab Assistant/Processor accepts assignments to various work locations within the Kelsey-Seybold Clinic geographic locations and schedules as required.

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Highschool Diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions and provide outstanding customer service
• Demonstrated excellent time management skills- ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
• Demonstrate a teamwork mindset, initiative and open to new learning experiences

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of laboratory training or experience in specimen collection and processing
• Lab Data Entry experience

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16 - $29 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.