Specimen Processing Specialist

LabCorp•Raritan, NJ

32d•$17 - $20

About The Position

LabCorp is seeking a Specimen Processing Specialist to join our team in Raritan, NJ. This position will work with internal customers, patients & physician offices to ensure that all patient care needs are addressed accurately and efficiently. The Referrals Specialist will provide product education and handle a wide variety of questions while providing market leading services. The ideal candidate will be passionate about improving health and improving lives. Pay Range: $17-$20/hr. All job offers will be based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. The schedule for this position will be: Monday to Friday10:00pm-6:30am with alternating Saturdays. All job offers will be based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Prior medical/clinical laboratory experience is preferred.
Comfortable handling biological specimens.
Ability to accurately identify specimens.
Experience working in a team environment.
Strong data entry and organizational skills.
High level of attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Prior medical/clinical laboratory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Act a liaison between the lab, clients, and patients.
Resolve internal & external Customer requests via calls, instant messenger & email communications.
Communicates with customers in respectful and professional manner.
Work in multiple databases to research complex issues and questions.
Provide customer education and information as needed.
Review test forms for accuracy and report any discrepancies.
Prepare and triage specimens for analysis.
Accurately identify and label specimens.
Pack and ship specimens as necessary.
Prepare and store excess specimen samples.