Pre-Analytical Assistant I

Quest Diagnostics•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-Analytical Assistant I provides general support functions within the Technical Operations Department. The role involves learning assigned Pre-Analytical Assistant duties and how Technical Operations and Specimen Processing functions work together and affect technical departments and result quality. The position is based in West Hills, California, and is scheduled Monday to Saturday with a day off, from 12:00 AM to 8:30 AM; the day off is TBD.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimal data-entry skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a production environment.
Medical background, including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.

Responsibilities

Learn the duties assigned to the Pre-Analytical Assistant I role and understand how Technical Operations and Specimen Processing functions work together and impact technical departments and result quality.
Identify specimen issues, such as specimen type or missing information, related to sorting, racking, centrifuging, delivery, and storage; resolve issues or forward information to support timely resolution.
Develop an understanding of test-order compliance policies and research test-order information using translation tables, computer systems, and the directory of services.
Meet quality and production standards within six months of completing training.
Complete required written documentation legibly, understandably, and within assigned time frames.
Report to work on time, follow attendance guidelines, and support department performance when coworkers are absent.
Learn additional functions within Technical Operations and Specimen Processing to progress to the next level in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
Well-being programs.
Annual no-cost Blueprint for Wellness health assessment program.
healthyMINDS mental health program.
Vacation and Health/Flex Time.
Six holidays plus one MyDay off.
FinFit financial coaching and services.
401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Life and disability insurance, with a buy-up option.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Annual incentive plans.
Matching gifts program.
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
Career advancement opportunities.
Potential annual performance bonus compensation.
Potential shift differential of 10% for some or all second-shift hours and 15% for some or all third-shift hours.