Onsite Lab Support Clerk

Labcorp•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking an Onsite Lab Support Clerk to work onsite at a client office in Chicago, Illinois. The position supports laboratory testing by preparing and accessioning clinical specimens, sorting samples, entering patient information, and resolving specimen and customer issues in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The posted pay range is $17.75–$22.00 per hour, with eligibility for a second-shift differential. The posting also describes the position as a Hospital Reference Test Clerk responsible for clinical specimen accessioning, sample sorting, and data entry. Employees regularly scheduled for at least 20 hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance, 401(k), paid time off or flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and an employee stock purchase plan. Employees scheduled for fewer than 20 hours per week, as well as casual, intern, and temporary employees, are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience in a laboratory, accessioning, data entry, or manufacturing.
Comfort 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.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of medical or patient-facing healthcare experience.

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.
Enter patient information accurately and in a timely manner.
Accurately identify and label specimens.
Pack and ship specimens to the proper testing facilities.
Review requisitions to ensure samples are prepared and update missing items.
Perform spinning, freezing, splitting, and other special services as needed based on the client.
Perform clinical specimen accessioning, sample sorting, and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment.