Specimen Processor

UnitedHealth Group • Mount Kisco, NY

89d • $16 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The position involves providing laboratory services, including receiving, sorting, identifying, processing, and distributing specimens to all technical sections. Responsibilities include entering requisition information and patient results into the computer system, calling statistical results, answering phone calls, coding charge slips, training new employees, and performing related clerical duties. The working hours are Monday to Friday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with rotational Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM (every third Sunday).

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory techniques to perform specimen processing
• Demonstrated knowledge of container and minimum volume requirements for testing
• Demonstrated knowledge of environmental conditions that affect or alter specimens and test results
• Proven skills in labeling and dispersing specimens to the appropriate stations
• Proven skills in interacting with medical staff
• Proven skills in using multiple computer systems and knowledge of how they work together
• Be able to work Monday - Friday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM and every third Saturday 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of laboratory experience in accessioning and specimen processing department

Responsibilities

• Accessions or verifies previously accessioned orders in the Order Management System
• Makes corrections to orders as needed before receiving them into the Lab System
• Places barcode labels appropriately onto specimens received
• Centrifuges specimens appropriately
• Prepares and labels aliquots of specimens to various laboratory departments
• Prepares send out manifests for reference lab work and packs specimens according to manifest
• Calls the reference lab as needed to verify specimen requirements and to arrange special handling of specimens
• Alerts the supervisor to improperly collected specimens or mislabeled specimens
• Expedites add on testing by locating a previously collected specimen and building an order
• Performs phlebotomy on a limited emergent basis if properly trained to do so
• Maintains a chain of custody for irreplaceable specimens according to MKMG policies
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Rectifies reference lab pending logs and posts results that are held in the fix queue
• Performs related work as required

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities