Specimen Processing Specialist

Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processing Specialist to 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, rotating Saturday 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 only. For more detailed information, please click 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

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