Specimen Processing Specialist

Labcorp

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a dedicated Specimen Processing Specialist in Portland, Oregon. You will process clinical specimens, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established procedures. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a high school diploma. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

High level of attention to detail required.
Ability to accurately identify specimens.
Prior medical/clinical laboratory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as a liaison between the lab, clients, and patients.
Resolve customer requests via calls, instant messenger & email.
Prepare and triage specimens for analysis.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Data entry

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Comfortable handling biological specimens

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or higher

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Specimen Processing Specialist role at Labcorp. Labcorp is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join their Specimen Processing and Accessioning team. The Specimen Processing Specialist will be responsible for performing clinical specimen accessioning, sample sorting and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment according to established standard operating procedures.

Work Schedule: Thursday-Sunday 4am-2:30pm

Responsibilities

Act as a liaison between the lab, clients, and patients.
Resolve internal & external customer requests via calls, instant messenger & email communications.
Communicate with customers in a 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Associates degree or higher is preferred
Prior medical/clinical laboratory experience is preferred
Familiarity with laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures is preferred
Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
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
Proficient in MS Office
Ability to lift up to 40lbs.
Ability to pass a standardized color blind 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. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here.

Equal Opportunity

Labcorp Is Proud To Be An Equal Opportunity Employer. Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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