Specimen Processing Specialist I

Fulgent Genetics, Inc. • Coppell, TX

28d

About The Position

The Specimen Processing Specialist is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. All functions must be performed with confidence, accuracy and in a timely manner. The Specimen Processing Specialist will learn and understand various client test requests. This position is critical to quality for customer satisfaction. Department is a production environment, with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times.

Requirements

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• One to three years previous laboratory and/or data entry experience.
• Skills, such as experience in data entry, high attention to detail, and focus on quality are a must.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medications.
• Typing speed of at least 45 words per minute with a high accuracy rate.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Ability to decipher various forms of handwriting.
• Excellent skills in English usage, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Maintains composure while working under pressure.
• Reflects good judgment at all times when determining what action to take when resolving problems.
• Visual acuity (including color discrimination) and analytical skill to distinguish fine detail.
• Manual dexterity to use common laboratory equipment and perform sterile techniques as required.
• Must possess ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Must possess ability to perform repetitive motion.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• May be exposed to hazardous waste material including stain waste (i.e., hematoxylin, eosin, etc.) aromatic hydrocarbons (xylene), and other combustible organics (i.e., ethyl alcohol and isopropanol).
• May be required to handle blood-borne pathogens and general laboratory reagents.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient demographics, physician data, tests requested, time and date of collection, appropriate clinical information and all other pertinent data found on laboratory request forms.
• Identifies problems with specimen types, missing information etc. and engages Client Services department to resolve them.
• Accurately enters patient information into laboratory information system (LIS).
• Demonstrates an ability to learn the job duties assigned and develops an understanding of how all the functions in Specimen Processing fit together.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees