Specimen Processor

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Overview: Provides laboratory services for the following: receive , sort, identify, process, and distribute specimens to all technical sections. Enter requisition information and patient results into the computer system; call statistical results, answer phone, code charge slips, train new employees and perform related clerical duties.

Hours: Monday - Friday 11:00am -3:00pm

Rotational Saturdays: 8:00am -1:00pm (Every third Sunday)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Accessions or verifies previously accessioned orders in the Order Management System

• Makes corrections to orders as needed before receiving them into the Lab System

• Places barcode labels appropriately onto specimens received

• Centrifuges specimens appropriately

• Prepares and labels aliquots of specimens to various laboratory departments

• Prepares send out manifests for reference lab work and packs specimens according to manifest

• Calls the reference lab as needed to verify specimen requirements and to arrange special handling of specimens

• Alerts the supervisor to improperly collected specimens or mislabeled specimens

• Expedites add on testing by locating a previously collected specimen and building an order

• Performs phlebotomy on a limited emergent basis if properly training to do so

• Maintains a chain of custody for irreplaceable specimens according to MKMG policies

• Maintains patient confidentiality

• Rectifies reference lab pending logs and posts results that are held in the fix queue

• Performs related work as required

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:

• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory techniques to perform specimen processing

• Demonstrated knowledge of container and minimum volume requirements for testing

• Demonstrated knowledge of environmental conditions that affect or alter specimens and test results

• Proven skills in labeling and dispersing specimens to the appropriate stations

• Proven skills in interacting with medical staff

• Proven skills in using multiple computer systems and knowledge of how they work together

• Be able to work Monday - Friday 11:00am - 3:00pm and every third Saturday 8:00am - 1:00pm

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of laboratory experience in accessioning and specimen processing department

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 $27.69 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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