Specimen Processor

UnitedHealth Group • Brewster, NY

6d • $16 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Optum NY/NJ, is seeking a Specimen Processor to join our team in Brewster, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Specimen Processor receives and processes all lab specimens including patient identifiers, bar coding, centrifuging, pouring off and packaging of specimens at the correct temperature. The Specimen Processor prepares and makes lists to reference labs. The Specimen Processor follows all lab SOP, OSHA safety\PPE guidelines.
Schedule: This is a 40-hour work week Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 am to 6:00pm. Rotating Saturdays between the hours of 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. The schedule will be determined by the hiring manager upon hire.
Location: 185 Route 312, First Floor Suite 102, Brewster, NY 10509
For coverage purposes 90 South Bedford Road, First Floor, Mount Kisco, NY 10549
What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:
Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Education Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
More information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

• High School diploma /GED (or higher)
• 1+ years of computer proficiency experience in Microsoft Office and demonstrates solid computer skills
• Available to work rotating Saturdays
• Ability to have reliable transportation and travel to other draw stations (185 Route 312, First Floor Suite 102, Brewster, NY 10509 and coverage purposes 90 South Bedford Road, First Floor, Mount Kisco, NY 10549

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of laboratory experience in accessioning and specimen processing department
• Knowledge of containers and minimum volume requirements for testing
• Knowledge of specimen temperature requirements
• Proven skills in interacting with medical staff
• Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability
• Ability to acclimate working on a small or large team
• Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others

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 packing lists according to for reference lab
• 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
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

What This Job Offers

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