Specimen Processor
Specimen Processor
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Job Description
Help us change lives
At Exact Sciences were helpingchange how the world prevents detects and guides treatment for cancer. We give patients and clinicians the clarity needed to make confident decisions when they matter most. Join our team to find a purposedriven career an inclusive culture and robust benefits to support your life while youre working to help others.
Position Overview
The Specimen Processor 7:00am 3:30pm) is responsible for the accurate receipt preparation for testing and storage of all specimens while and providing excellent service to clients. This is a technical position requiring excellent customer service accuracy organization and prioritization.
Essential Duties
include but are not limited to the following:
- Accession and data entry of incoming specimens into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
- Review requisitions for completeness and assure proper collection identification labeling and specimen integrity by following the laboratorys procedures for specimen handling accessioning and storage.
- Maintain detailed records of specimen rejection and problem logs.
- Triage specimens to the appropriate department.
- Contact external pathology laboratories to acquire necessary patient samples for test orders as necessary.
- Assist with specimen shipping coordination and communicate testing status and nonconformance to collection sites as needed.
- Work with collection sites to resolve communication problems as needed.
- Obtain necessary clinical information for the purpose of quality control and billing for testing; interact with billing service to assure necessary clinical information is provided.
- Engage with ordering physician offices staff patients and payors to verify coverage and obtain preauthorization for testing as needed.
- Follow up on issued final reports and the return of any related patient testing samples to their originating laboratory.
- Maintain patient privacy and adhere to any applicable HIPAA regulations.
- Assist in daily lab functions and responsibilities and perform general laboratory duties expected of maintaining a CLIA certified laboratory to include quality control activities.
- Strong human relations communication and organizational skills.
- Uphold company mission and values through accountability innovation integrity quality and teamwork.
- Support and comply with the companys Quality Management System policies and procedures.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Ability to work designated schedule.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
- Ability to work on a computer and phone simultaneously.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associates Degree in a biological science field.
- Experience with handling medical specimens.
Salary Range:
$34000.00 $54000.00The annual base salary shown is for this position located in US AZ Phoenix on a fulltime basis. In addition this position is bonus eligible and is eligible to be considered for company stock at hire and on an annual basis.
Exact Sciences is proud to offer an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation holidays volunteering and personal time) paid leave for parents and caregivers a retirement savings plan wellness support and health benefits including medical prescription drug dental and vision coverage. Learn more about our benefits.
Our success relies on the experiences and perspectives of a diverse team and Exact Sciences fosters a culture where all employees can develop personally and professionally with a sense of respect and belonging. If you require an accommodation please contact us here.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
