Specimen Processor
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UnitedHealth Group is hiring a Specimen Processor. The Specimen Processor prepares specimens for screening, logging, sorting, and organizing them before triaging to respective departments. This role ensures compliance with protocols for handling, labeling, and preparing lab specimens, and maintains accurate tracking documentation. The processor also resolves specimen-related issues with vendor labs and prepares samples for surgical pathology reporting.
Key focus areas include Oversee handling, labeling, and preparation of lab specimens ensuring compliance with protocols, Maintain accurate tracking documentation and resolve specimen-related issues with vendor labs, and Prepare and process samples for timely surgical pathology reporting.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma/GED, 6+ Months Of Experience In A Laboratory Or Medical Setting Or Equivalent Collegiate Science Coursework, and Ability To Work Monday - Friday, 2pm - 10:30pm. Important skills include Handling Lab Specimens, Labeling Lab Specimens, Preparation Of Lab Specimens, Tracking Documentation, Resolving Specimen-Related Issues, and Preparing Samples For Surgical Pathology Reporting. Preferred (not required): Data Entry, EPIC, Professional Attitude, and Adaptability.
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Full job description
Requisition number: 2373804
Job category: Healthcare Delivery, Medical Screening/Clinical Lab
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Under the direction of a Supervisor or Manager, prepares specimens for screening. Will log, sort and organize specimens and triage specimens to respective departments.
Location: 152 Second Ave. Needham, MA
Schedule: FT, 40 hours. Monday - Friday, 2pm - 10:30pm
Department: Laboratory
Primary Responsibilities:
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Oversee handling, labeling, and preparation of lab specimens (blood, urine, swabs, cultures etc.) ensuring compliance with protocols
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Maintain accurate tracking documentation and resolve specimen-related issues with vendor labs; escalate recurring problems as needed
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Prepare and process samples for timely surgical pathology reporting
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Train staff on specimen processing and system functions; support ongoing education initiatives
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Develop and implement systems for timely and accurate specimen disbursement; maintain knowledge of specimen requirements and communicate updates to staff
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
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High School Diploma/GED
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6+ months of experience in a laboratory or medical setting (or equivalent collegiate science coursework such as Biology, Anatomy, etc.)
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Ability to work Monday - Friday, 2pm - 10:30pm
Preferred Qualifications:
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Previous data entry experience
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Previous EPIC experience
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Proven ability to maintain professional attitude and appearance at all times
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Proven ability to be flexible and exercise good judgment when handling specimens
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Proven excellent communication skills
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Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team with coworkers as well as internal and external customers
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $29.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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