Specimen Management Specialist

Labcorp; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

STD/LTD

401(k)

PTO/FTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a dedicated specimen management specialist to join the team in Portland, OR. You will act as a liaison between the lab, clients and patients, handling requests by phone, email and chat while ensuring accurate specimen processing.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED with preferred Associates degree or prior Labcorp experience. You will work a Tuesday–Saturday shift, with physical tasks including lifting up to 40 lbs and color vision testing as part of the job.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree or Labcorp experience preferred.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs and pass color blindness test.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between the lab, clients, and patients.
• Resolve internal & external requests via calls, instant messenger & email.
• Communicate with customers in a respectful and professional manner.
• Work in multiple databases to research issues and questions.
• Provide customer education and information as needed.
• Review test forms for accuracy and report discrepancies.
• Prepare and triage specimens for analysis.
• Accurately identify and label specimens.
• Pack and ship specimens as necessary.
• Prepare and store excess specimen samples.

Skills

Excellent communication

MS Office

Data entry

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 dedicated and motivated individual to join their SpecimenManagementteam in Portland, OR.

Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 3:00am-11:30am, Rotating Sunday Coverage if needed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act a liaison between the lab, clients, and patients.
• Resolve internal & external customer requests via calls, instant messenger & email communications
• Communicates with customers in respectful and professional manner.
• Work in multiple databases to research complex issues and questions.
• Provide customer education and information as needed.
• Review test forms for accuracy and report any discrepancies.
• Prepare and triage specimens for analysis.
• Accurately identify and label specimens.
• Pack and ship specimens as necessary.
• Prepare and store excess specimen samples.

Minimum Qualification:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

PreferredQualification:

• Current or prior Labcorp experience
• Associates degree
• 6 months ofexperiencein amedical/clinical laboratory experience

Additional Job Standards

• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
• Familiarity with laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
• Comfortable handling biological specimens
• Ability to accurately identify specimens
• Experience working in a team environment
• Strong data entry and organizational skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Proficientin MS Office
• Ability tolift upto 40lbs.
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

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.For more detailed information, please click here.

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