Pre-Analytical Assistant I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical & dental & vision (FT)

Annual health assessment (Blueprint)

Well-being programs

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Annual incentive plans

MyEducation assistance

6 holidays + MyDay

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Clifton, NJ is seeking a Pre-Analytical Assistant I to support the Technical Operations Department. The role operates Tuesday through Saturday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with a pay range of $19.00 to $23.09 per hour and eligibility for annual incentive plans based on performance.

Benefits include Day 1 Medical, dental & vision for FT staff, annual health assessments, wellness programs, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase, and more.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Minimal data entry skills.
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to learn duties and understand Tech Ops and Specimen Processing interactions.
• Identifies problems with specimen types, missing information, and supports timely resolution.
• Ensures compliance policies related to test ordering are understood.
• Meets quality and production standards within 6 months of training.
• Completes required written documentation clearly and on time.
• Reports to work on time and supports department during coworker absences.
• Learns additional functions to progress to the next level.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Medical terminology

Production experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Pre-Analytical Assistant I - Clifton, NJ, Tuesday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Pre-Analytical Assistant I is responsible for general support functions within the Technical Operations Department.

Pay range: $19.00 - $23.09 / hour

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits information:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• and so much more!
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• Career advancement opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates an ability to learn the job duties assigned to the Pre-Analytical AssistantI, anddevelops an understanding of how all the functions in Tech Ops and Specimen Processing work together and how they impactTechnicaldepartments and result quality.
• Identifies problems with specimen types, missing information, etc.,with regard tosorting, racking, centrifuging, delivery, and storage of specimens;is able toresolve or forward information in support of timely problem resolution.
• Demonstrates an understanding of compliance policies related to test ordering, which requires developing ability to research test order information on translation tables, computer systems, and the directory of services.
• Meets quality and productionstandards within 6 months of completing training.
• Completes all required written documentation such that it is understandable to others, legible and within the assigned time frame.
• Reports to work ontime, andfollows attendance guidelines; supports the department's performance in the event of coworker absences.
• Learns additional functions within Tech Ops and Specimen Processing to allow timely progression to the next level.
• Performs other duties as assigned.This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

Qualifications:

Preferred Work Experience:

Previous experience in a production environment

Knowledge:

Medicalbackgroundpreferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.

Skills:

Minimal data entry skills

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

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