Specimen Processing Specialist

Labcorp is seeking aSpecimen Processing Specialistto join our team in Tupelo MS. This position will work with internal customers patients & physician offices to ensure that all patient care needs are addressed accurately and efficiently. The Specimen Processing 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.

Work Schedule: 2nd shift Monday-Friday 2pm-10:30pm

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 more detailed information pleaseclick here. .

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing
• Responsible for slide filing slide scanning and block filing
• Routes specimens by type to various staging areas or designated department
• Spin samples pour urine tubes and create frozen samples
• Pick up and deliver samples to clients/hospitals
• Unpack and route specimen to their respective staging areas
• Accurately identify and label specimens
• Pack and ship specimen to proper testing facilities
• Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples
• Process all necessary paperwork to process and submit specimen
• Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner
• Perform audits in order to resolve any outstanding issues

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
• Proficient in MS Office
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Able to pass a standardized color blind test

If youre looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth continual development professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference apply today!

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) family or parental status marital civil union or domestic partnership status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression personal appearance age veteran status disability genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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