Pre-Analytical Assistant I
About The Position
The Pre-Analytical Assistant I provides general support functions within the Technical Operations Department. The position involves learning assigned duties and 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 and test-order issues, completes required documentation, meets quality and production standards, follows attendance guidelines, and learns additional functions to progress to the next level. Other duties may be assigned. The role is based in Sacramento, California, with a stated schedule of Monday through Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, subject to change, and rotational weekends. The pay range is $20.60–$22.95 per hour. Employees may be eligible for shift differentials for some or all hours on second or third shift, and successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimal data-entry skills.
- Ability to learn assigned job duties and applicable compliance and specimen-processing procedures.
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 issues with specimen types, missing information, 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 the assigned time frame.
- Report to work on time, follow attendance guidelines, and support departmental 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
- Medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
- Well-being programs.
- Annual no-cost health assessment program, Blueprint for Wellness®.
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
