Specimen Processing Specialist (2nd Shift) at Labcorp

Town of Oyster Bay, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Apr, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

18 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organizational Skills, Data Entry, Attention To Detail, Teamwork, Communication, Problem Solving, Biological Specimen Handling, MS Office Proficiency

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Onsite Lab and Customer Support Clerk 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 this onsite Clerk position! LabCorp is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join their Specimen Processing and Accessioning team in Plainview, NY. The position, Specimen Processing Specialist, will be responsible for performing clinical specimen accessioning, sample sorting and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment located onsite with one of our client offices. **Pay Range: $17.75 - $20.00 per hour Plus 2nd shift 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: Monday – Friday 6:00pm – 2:30am, and rotating weekends Work Location: New York, NY 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. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here. Job Responsibilities: Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing Communicate effectively with client office staff Research, troubleshoot and resolve customer and specimen problems Meet department activity and production goals Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner Accurately identify and label specimens Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities Scrub requisitions to ensure samples are prepared and missing items are updated Do spinning/freezing/splitting and other special services as needed based on client Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent 1 year relative experience required (lab/accessioning, production/manufacturing/warehouse environment) Previous medical or patient facing healthcare experience is a plus 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! 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. We encourage all to apply If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or needs an accommodation, please visit our accessibility site or contact us at Labcorp Accessibility. For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement.

Responsibilities

The Specimen Processing Specialist will prepare laboratory specimens for analysis, communicate with client office staff, and ensure accurate data entry. They will also troubleshoot and resolve specimen-related issues while meeting production goals.