Specimen Processor I
Abbott
Summary
The Specimen Processor I is responsible for the accurate receipt, preparation for testing, and storage of all specimens while providing excellent service to clients. This is a technical position requiring excellent customer service, accuracy, organization, and prioritization.
Job description
Essential Duties
- 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 laboratory’s 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 non-conformance 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 company’s 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Associates Degree in a biological science field (preferred).
- Experience with handling medical specimens (preferred).
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Retirement savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student debt program
- Education benefit
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare leader with a 135-year legacy of innovation, dedicated to helping people live healthier, fuller lives through life-changing technologies and products. Headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, the company operates in more than 160 countries with a workforce of approximately 114,000 professionals. Abbott's diversified portfolio spans four core business segments: medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. The company is particularly renowned for its groundbreaking medical devices including cardiovascular technologies, diabetes management systems like the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor, neuromodulation devices for chronic pain, and the AVEIR DR dual chamber leadless pacemaker system. In diagnostics, Abbott has been instrumental in developing critical tests, including the first licensed HIV test in 1985 that helped secure blood supply safety. The company's nutrition division produces leading infant formulas like Similac, while its pharmaceutical business provides quality branded generic medicines. Abbott consistently ranks among Fortune's Most Admired Companies and maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, making it a trusted partner in advancing global healthcare.