Administrative Specialist I
About The Position
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as data entry processing assistant in the Sample Receiving Section. Duties include coordinating and sorting all specimens received in the laboratory through various shipping methods; processing those samples in accordance with standardized procedures by assigning case numbers, data entry of submitter/specimen information, distribution of specimens to each individual laboratory section for testing, and attaching electronic case files in the Laboratory Information Management System. Duties also include telephone contact with veterinarians and owners to verify missing or erroneous information.
Requirements
- Knowledge of data entry into an information management system and previous client/customer service experience.
- Knowledge of laboratory test procedures to distribute samples to the correct laboratory section.
- High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
- coordinating and sorting all specimens received in the laboratory through various shipping methods
- processing those samples in accordance with standardized procedures by assigning case numbers
- data entry of submitter/specimen information
- distribution of specimens to each individual laboratory section for testing
- attaching electronic case files in the Laboratory Information Management System
- telephone contact with veterinarians and owners to verify missing or erroneous information
Benefits
- Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
