Pre-Analytical Assistant I

Quest Diagnostics; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

401(k) company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Pre-Analytical Assistant I for our Houston, TX facility. The role supports the Technical Operations Department with specimen handling, data entry, and process documentation, primarily Monday to Friday early shifts.

Responsibilities include learning job duties, resolving specimen issues, ensuring compliance with test ordering, and maintaining timely, accurate records. Opportunities exist for growth within Tech Ops and Specimen Processing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Basic data entry skills are preferred.
• Medical terminology knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn duties in Pre-Analytical Assistant I and understand Tech Ops and Specimen Processing interactions.
• Identify problems with specimens and assist in timely resolution.
• Understand test ordering compliance and translation tables.
• Meet quality and production standards within 6 months of training.
• Complete required documentation legibly and on time.
• Report to work on time and support department in coworker absences.
• Learn additional functions to progress to the next level.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Minimal data entry skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Pre-Analytical Assistant I - Houston, TX, Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM

Pay range: $17.20+ per 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

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• 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
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an ability to learn the job duties assigned to the Pre-Analytical Assistant I, and develops an understanding of how all the functions in Tech Ops and Specimen Processing work together and how they impact Technical departments and result quality.
• Identifies problems with specimen types, missing information, etc., with regard to sorting, racking, centrifuging, delivery, and storage of specimens; is able to resolve 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 production standards 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 on time, and follows 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

• Medical background preferred, including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.

Skills

• Minimal data entry skills

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

About The Team

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

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