What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specimen Management Specialist position at Labcorp?
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Labcorp is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join their Specimen Management team in Portland, OR.
Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 3:00am-11:30am, Rotating Sunday Coverage if needed.
Job Responsibilities:
Act a liaison between the lab, clients, and patients.
Resolve internal & external customer requests via calls, instant messenger & email communications
Communicates with customers in respectful and professional manner.
Work in multiple databases to research complex issues and questions.
Provide customer education and information as needed.
Review test forms for accuracy and report any discrepancies.
Prepare and triage specimens for analysis.
Accurately identify and label specimens.
Pack and ship specimens as necessary.
Prepare and store excess specimen samples.
Minimum Qualification:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Preferred Qualification:
Current or prior Labcorp experience
Associates degree
6 months of experience in a medical/clinical laboratory experience
Additional Job Standards
Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
Familiarity with laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
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 40lbs.
Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
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. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. For more detailed information, please click here.
Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
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