Specimen Processing Specialist I

FULGENT THERAPEUTICS LLC • Needham, MA

3d • $22 - $22 • Onsite

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.
• 0 - 1 year data entry experience.
• High attention to detail and focus on quality are strictly required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Lab experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medications is a plus.

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
• Education Level: High school or GED