Specimen Management Specialist

Labcorp; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp in Phoenix, AZ is hiring a Lab Receiving Specialist to join our team on a Tuesday–Saturday schedule from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with overtime as needed. You will deliver specimens, unload containers, and ensure accurate receiving across SIS and related systems.

This role requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year in a healthcare or diagnostic lab setting. Preferred candidates may have lab experience, an associate degree, and familiarity with specimen processing and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year in healthcare, diagnostic lab, or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specimens to designated areas and department.
• Unload specimen containers/trays.
• Receive and process specimens in SIS system.
• Work overdue SIS Tracker/Dashboard to ensure all containers received.
• Process paperwork/manifest in real-time.
• Receive Fed Ex & UPS priority specimens.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly.
• Handle emails about missing specimens and other issues.
• Load/unload specimens into sorting machines.
• Data entry in multiple applications including Outlook.

Skills

Data entry

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Color vision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree (Biology/Chemistry/CLST)

Tools

SIS system

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

Labcorp is seeking a Lab Receiving Specialist to join our team in Phoenix, AZ.

Work Schedule:

Tuesday - Saturday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. Required overtime based on business needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver specimens to designated areas and department.
• Unload specimen containers/trays.
• Receive and process specimens, trays, containers in SIS system.
• Work overdue SIS Tracker/Dashboard to make sure all containers have been received.
• Work paperwork/manifest in real-time to make sure all containers, trays, and specimens have been received.
• Receive Fed Ex & UPS as priority or other flagged specified priority specimens in an urgent manner.
• Resolve all customer concerns efficiently and timely
• Respond and send emails concerning issues with missing specimens, containers not sent on PHX server, and other issues.
• Work Matrix biomedical sorting machines by loading and unloading received specimens into designated bins.
• Data entry in a few applications as well as Microsoft Outlook.

Minimum Qualification

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• One year or more of experience in a healthcare, diagnostic lab, physician office, clinic, hospital, or diagnostic lab support environment

Preferred Qualification

• Current or prior Labcorp experience
• Associates degree in Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Technology, Healthcare, or a related science field
• One year or more of experience with specimen processing, specimen receiving, medical lab terminology
• One year or more of healthcare experience in a high-volume, detail-driven receiving, inventory, shipping/receiving, warehouse, logistics, or operations environment

Additional Job Standards

• Knowledge of workflow
• Advanced computer knowledge and data entry skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, reach, and move throughout the laboratory for extended periods during the shift.
• Ability to use multiple computer systems, dashboards, tracking tools, and Microsoft Outlook to document, receive, monitor, and communicate specimen status.

At Labcorp we have a passion in helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then Labcorp could be a great next career step!

Benefits:

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO.

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