Specimen Processing Specialist

Laboratory Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Specimen Management Specialist to join their team in San Diego. This role is crucial in ensuring the accuracy of healthcare tests by acting as a liaison between the lab, clients, and patients. You'll engage in various responsibilities, including preparing specimens for analysis, resolving customer requests, and maintaining high standards of communication. If you're organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will have a significant impact on patient care and laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate's preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between the lab, clients, and patients.
• Prepare and triage specimens for analysis and shipping.

Skills

Communication Skills

Data Entry

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Are you organized, accountable, and have always gone the extra mile to make sure things are done right? Imagine the impact those skills can have in ensuring the accuracy of millions of healthcare tests, every month. If you share our passion for strengthening physician care, please apply for the Specimen Management Specialist position!

Labcorp is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join their Specimen Management team at our Core Lab facility in San Diego CA.

Pay Range: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Plus applicable differential

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

Work Schedule: This is a casual/PRN position; hours will be "as needed" the start and end times will vary.

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.

Job 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 Labcorp experience highly 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.

If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!