Pre-Analytical Assistant I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

Well-being programs

Blueprint wellness assessment

HealthyMINDS program

Vacation and time off

MyDay off

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Annual incentive plans

Matching gifts program

Education assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in West Hills, CA seeks a Pre-Analytical Assistant I to support the Technical Operations and Specimen Processing teams. The role is Monday through Saturday with a Monday off TBD, night shift 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, offering a competitive hourly pay and shift differentials.

Responsibilities include learning duties, recognizing specimen issues, ensuring compliance with test ordering policies, and completing required documentation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production environment.
• Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
• Skills include minimal data entry and basic documentation.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to learn duties and understand Tech Ops interactions.
• Identifies problems with specimens and information to support timely resolution.
• Ensures compliance with test ordering policies and completes required documentation.
• Reports to work on time and supports department attendance guidelines.
• Learns additional functions to progress within Tech Ops and Specimen Processing.

Skills

Minimal data entry skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Pre-Analytical Assistant I - West Hills, CA, Monday to Saturday (weekday off TBD), 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM

Pay range: $20.01 - $22.95 / hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

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
• 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 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:

Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.

Skills:

Minimal data entry skills

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

Quest believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property, information, assets, and products including sensitive information; accessing customer data or confidential information, and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other Quest employees and interacting with Quest customers.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.