Specimen Management Specialist

Labcorp•Phoenix, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives. Labcorp is seeking a Lab Receiving Specialist to join our team in Phoenix, AZ.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
One year or more of experience in a healthcare, diagnostic lab, physician office, clinic, hospital, or diagnostic lab support environment
Advanced computer knowledge and data entry skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
High level of attention to detail
Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, reach, and move throughout the laboratory for extended periods during the shift.
Ability to use multiple computer systems, dashboards, tracking tools, and Microsoft Outlook to document, receive, monitor, and communicate specimen status.

Nice To Haves

Current or prior Labcorp experience
Associates degree in Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Technology, Healthcare, or a related science field
One year or more of experience with specimen processing, specimen receiving, medical lab terminology
One year or more of healthcare experience in a high-volume, detail-driven receiving, inventory, shipping/receiving, warehouse, logistics, or operations environment

Responsibilities

Deliver specimens to designated areas and department.
Unload specimen containers/trays.
Receive and process specimens, trays, containers in SIS system.
Work overdue SIS Tracker/Dashboard to make sure all containers have been received.
Work paperwork/manifest in real-time to make sure all containers, trays, and specimens have been received.
Receive Fed Ex & UPS as priority or other flagged specified priority specimens in an urgent manner.
Resolve all customer concerns efficiently and timely.
Respond and send emails concerning issues with missing specimens, containers not sent on PHX server, and other issues.
Work Matrix biomedical sorting machines by loading and unloading received specimens into designated bins.
Data entry in a few applications as well as Microsoft Outlook.