Specimen Processor I
Job Location:
Phoenix, NM - USA
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Job Summary
Working atAbbott
AtAbbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and your family be your true self and live a full life. Youll also have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Employees can qualify for freemedical coveragein ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
Tuition reimbursement theFreedom 2 Savestudent debt program andFreeUeducation benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Phoenix AZ location in the Cancer Diagnostic Division.
Were empowering smarter medical and economic decision-making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day more than 10 million tests are run on Abbotts diagnostics instruments providing lab results for millions of people.
Our Point of Care diagnostic portfolio spans key health and therapeutic areas including infectious disease cardiometabolic informatics and toxicology.
Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals laboratories and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests instruments and informatics systems is often the first step in patient care decision-making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.
Our rapid diagnostics solutions are helping address some of the worlds greatest healthcare challenges.
Our molecular division delivers best-in-class innovative testing solutions for people around the world to provide answers to lifes critical health decisions. We help people live full and healthy lives through our accessible molecular-based solutions.
Position Overview
The Specimen Processor I is responsible for the accurate receipt preparation for testing and storage of all
specimens while and providing excellent service to clients. This is a technical position requiring excellent
customer service accuracy organization and prioritization.
Schedule: All applicants must be available to work any schedule Monday Saturday between the hours of 6:00am 9:00pm
Essential Duties
include but are not limited to the following:
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 laboratorys 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 companys 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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Associates Degree in a biological science field.
Experience with handling medical specimens.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to age color creed disability gender identity national origin protected veteran
status race religion sex sexual orientation and any other status protected by applicable local state or
federal law. Applicable portions of the Companys affirmative action program are available to any applicant or
employee for inspection upon request.
The base pay for this position is
$14.85 $29.65/hourIn specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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