Specimen Processor I

Abbott Laboratories • Phoenix, AZ

7d • $15 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Specimen Processor I works at Abbott’s Phoenix, Arizona location in the Cancer Diagnostic Division. This technical position is responsible for accurately receiving specimens, preparing them for testing, and storing them while providing excellent service to clients. The role requires customer service, accuracy, organization, and prioritization. Applicants must be available to work any schedule Monday through Saturday between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with healthcare and research professionals.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Availability to work any schedule Monday through Saturday between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in a biological science field.
• Experience handling medical specimens.

Responsibilities

• Accession incoming specimens and enter data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Review requisitions for completeness and confirm proper collection, identification, labeling, and specimen integrity in accordance with laboratory procedures for handling, accessioning, and storage.
• Maintain detailed specimen rejection and problem logs.
• Triage specimens to the appropriate department.
• Contact external pathology laboratories to obtain necessary patient samples for test orders, as needed.
• Assist with specimen shipping coordination and communicate testing status and non-conformance to collection sites, as needed.
• Work with collection sites to resolve communication problems, as needed.
• Obtain clinical information needed for quality control and billing, and work with the billing service to ensure required clinical information is provided.
• Interact with ordering physician office staff, patients, and payors to verify coverage and obtain testing preauthorization, as needed.
• Follow up on issued final reports and the return of related patient testing samples to their originating laboratory.
• Maintain patient privacy and comply with applicable HIPAA regulations.
• Assist with daily laboratory functions and perform general laboratory duties, including quality control activities, to help maintain a CLIA-certified laboratory.
• Uphold Abbott’s mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and work the designated schedule.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Use a computer and phone simultaneously.

Benefits

• Employees may qualify for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor’s degree.
• Career development opportunities with an international company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED