Specimen Processing Specialist I

Fulgent Genetics; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulgent Genetics is seeking a Specimen Processing Specialist in Coppell, Texas. This role involves ensuring the accuracy of patient information and assisting in specimen processing tasks to support laboratory operations.

The ideal candidate should have a High School diploma, attention to detail, and basic data entry skills. Experience in a laboratory setting is a plus. This is an entry-level position that offers a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 0 - 1 year data entry experience; prior lab experience is a plus.
• High attention to detail and focus on quality are required.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient demographics and relevant information on request forms.
• Identify specimen type issues and engage Client Services to resolve them.
• Accurately enter patient information into laboratory systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Medical terminology knowledge

Typing speed (45 wpm)

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Job description

About Us

Inform Diagnostics, a Fulgent Genetics Company, is a nationally recognized diagnostics laboratory focused on anatomic pathology subspecialties including gastrointestinal pathology, dermatopathology, urologic pathology, hematopathology, and breast pathology.

Founded in 2011, our parent entity, Fulgent Genetics, has evolved into a premier, full-service genomic testing company built around a foundational technology platform.

Through our diverse testing menu, Fulgent is focused on transforming patient care in oncology, anatomic pathology, infectious and rare diseases, and reproductive health. We believe that by providing a wide range of effective, flexible testing options in conjunction with best-in-class service and support, we can redefine the way medicine is managed for patients and clinicians alike.

Since integrating with our therapeutic development business, Fulgent is also developing drug candidates for treating a broad range of cancers using a novel nanoencapsulation and targeted therapy platform. By merging our fields of expertise, we aim to become a fully integrated precision medicine company.

Summary of Position

The Specimen Processing Specialist is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. All functions must be performed with confidence, accuracy and in a timely manner. The Specimen Processing Specialist will learn and understand various client test requests. This position is critical to quality for customer satisfaction. Department is a production environment, with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times.

Key Job Elements

• Verify patient demographics, physician data, tests requested, time and date of collection, appropriate clinical information and all other pertinent data found on laboratory request forms.
• Identify problems with specimen types, missing information etc. and engage Client Services department to resolve them.
• Accurately enter patient information into laboratory information system (LIS).
• Demonstrate an ability to learn the job duties assigned and develop an understanding of how all the functions in Specimen Processing fit together.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• 0 - 1 year data entry experience. Prior Lab experience is a plus.
• High attention to detail and focus on quality are strictly required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medications is a plus.
• Typing speed of at least 45 words per minute with a high accuracy rate.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No

Reports To

• Manager Support Services / Manager Specimen Processing

Environment

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.