Pre-Analytical Assistant I

Quest Diagnostics•Lenexa, KS
•$15 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-Analytical Assistant I provides general support functions within the Technical Operations Department. The role involves learning assigned duties and understanding how Technical Operations and Specimen Processing functions work together and affect technical departments and result quality. The assistant identifies and helps resolve or route specimen-related issues, researches test-order information, and works toward meeting quality and production standards within six months of completing training. The position also requires accurate, timely documentation, reliable attendance, and learning additional department functions to progress to the next level.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimal data-entry skills.
  • Ability to complete required documentation legibly, understandably, and on time.
  • Ability to meet quality and production standards within six months of completing training.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

  • Learn assigned Pre-Analytical Assistant I duties and understand how Technical Operations and Specimen Processing functions work together and affect technical departments and result quality.
  • Identify problems involving specimen types or missing information related to sorting, racking, centrifuging, delivery, and storage; resolve them 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 the assigned time frame.
  • 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.
  • 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 buy-up option.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Annual incentive plans.
  • Matching gifts program.
  • Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
  • Career advancement opportunities.
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