Sr. Medical Courier/Specimen Processing Specialist

Are you organized, accountable, and have always gone the extra mile to make sure things are done right? Imagine the impact those skills can have in ensuring the accuracy of millions of healthcare tests, every month.  If you share our passion for strengthening physician care, please apply for the Specimen Accessioner and Senior Service Rep Hybrid position!

This is a unique role that will split duties between the Courier and Specimen Processing departments.   Will work the first half of the shift performing Courier/route driving duties and upon delivery of specimens to the branch, will perform Specimen Processing & Accessioning duties. 

**Pay Range: $17.50 - $28.00 per hour 

3rd shift differential

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 9:00pm – 5:30am

Work Location: Brooklyn, NY

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.  

 Driver/Courier Responsibilities

• Act as a floater for the logistics team providing as needed coverage for various routes
• Provide on route training for new couriers/drivers
• Assist with dispatch and pickups when needed
• Load all necessary suppliers needed for the daily pickups
• Complete daily pick up schedule in a timely manner
• Deliver all daily picks to your branch at the end of your shift
• Handle all specimens and lab samples in safe and efficient manner
• Safely operate company vehicle and obey all traffic laws
• Utilize handheld electronic device to manage daily picks up
• Work directly with dispatcher for additional pick-ups as needed
• Evaluate traffic patterns, alternative routes and weather conditions as needed 

Specimen Processor Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing
• Pick up samples directly from client office
• Communicate effectively with client office staff
• Research, troubleshoot and resolve and document customer and specimen problems, return specimens to client offices for corrections as needed
• Partner with sales to resolve onsite concerns/issues and support initial client set up and expectation setting
• Scrub requisitions to resolve missing items/details
• Spin/freeze/split or other special services as required by client
• Meet department activity and production goals
• Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner
• Accurately identify and label specimens
• Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Previous or current Labcorp experience is highly preferred
• 1 year relative experience required (lab/accessioning, production/manufacturing/warehouse environment or patient facing health care experience)
• 1 year patient facing healthcare experience required
• 3+ years Previous driver/courier experience is required
• Proficient computer and typing skills
• Must pass standardized color vision test
• Comfortable handling human biological specimens including blood, urine and tissue samples
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs, work in protective equipment and sit/stand for long periods of time
• Strong eye hand coordination in order to accurately identify specimens by touch and sight
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• High level of attention to detail with the ability to problem solve
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• Must have a Valid Driver's License and good driving record
• Must be at least 21 years’ old

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