Specimen Processor

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare in Peoria, IL, is seeking a Central Processing Laboratory Specimen Processor to handle high-volume specimen processing in a fast-paced setting. Responsibilities include labeling, receiving and routing specimens, and updating electronic medical records accurately.

You will train new staff, respond to critical lab results, and support clerical tasks while ensuring quality and turnaround times. This hourly role requires attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• 1 year in a fast paced work environment.
• 6 months in a customer service role; proficient with Microsoft Office and website navigation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive, professional attitude and demeanor.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Handle lab duties in a high-volume, fast paced environment.
• Identify patients, label specimens, and route to testing departments.
• Enter and update electronic medical records with patient data and orders.
• Call out critical test results and assist with courier dispatch as needed.
• Train new employees and perform clerical duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Epic

Job description

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Total Rewards OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF.

Expected pay for this position is $17.66 - $19.63/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

Position Summary

The Central Processing Laboratory Specimen Processor performs a variety of lab duties in a high volume, fast paced, production-like environment. This position works independently and as a part of a team, handling multiple tasks simultaneously for timely receipt and routing of laboratory specimens (such as blood, urine, stool, tissue, and body fluid) according to established turnaround times. Performs sample triage, receipt, and tracking activities, to ensure timely routing of specimens to various testing departments. Accurately identifies patients, compares specimen labels and paperwork received, and accurately labels laboratory specimens. Performs various duties associated with obtaining and processing patient specimens, test orders, and results; accurately enters and updates electronic medical records such as patient demographics, billing, laboratory test orders, and specimen information. Calls critical laboratory test results and answers incoming phone calls, assisting with courier dispatch as needed. Trains new employees, and performs a variety of clerical duties.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education

• High School/GED

Experience

• 1 year in a fast paced work environment.
• 6 months in a customer service role Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and website navigation Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive, professional attitude and demeanor.

Other Skills/knowledge

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working in a laboratory or medical/healthcare or office setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience working with an electronic medical record system, such as Epic High attention to detail in order to verify/match letters and numbers to prevent mislabeling.
• Organized, able to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment, with tight turnaround times.
• Maintain composure while working under pressure; ability to perform job duties with frequent interruptions and/or distractions.
• Critical thinking, problem solving skills, decisive judgment and follow through.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.