Specimen Management Specialist- PRN- 1st Shift
Labcorp
Summary
Labcorp is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join their Specimen Management team in Houston, TX.
Job description
Work Schedule: This is a casual/per diem position, hours will be as needed. Start and end times will vary from Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm and weekends 7:00am-3:30pm.
Job Responsibilities
- Act as a liaison between the lab, clients, and patients.
- Resolve internal & external customer requests via calls, instant messenger & email communications.
- Communicate with customers in a 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
- 1 year or more of experience in the healthcare industry, such as a physician's office, clinic or hospital
Preferred Qualification
- Current or prior Labcorp experience
- Associates degree
- 1 year or more of experience in customer service
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
- Well-versed in applications like Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and willingness to learn new applications
- Ability to lift up to 40lbs.
- Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- 1 year or more of experience in the healthcare industry, such as a physician's office, clinic or hospital
- 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
- Well-versed in applications like Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and willingness to learn new applications
- Ability to lift up to 40lbs.
- Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
Benefits
- 401(k) Plan
Company overview
Labcorp (Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, providing comprehensive clinical laboratory services and end-to-end drug development solutions. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Burlington, North Carolina, the company operates one of the world's largest clinical laboratory networks, serving patients, physicians, hospitals, and pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Labcorp's services encompass a wide range of diagnostic testing, including routine and esoteric tests, as well as clinical trial management, central laboratory services, and biomarker development. The company plays a critical role in healthcare by delivering vital information that enables better medical decisions, supports drug development, and improves patient outcomes. With a strong focus on innovation and technology, Labcorp continues to advance precision medicine and transform healthcare through data-driven insights.