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East Side Clinical Laboratory, a leader in the medical laboratory industry, is seeking a Specimen Processor to join our Specimen Processing Team.

LOCATION: 10 Risho Ave, East Providence, RI 02914

HOURS: 2:30pm - 11:00pm; Monday - Friday and alternating Saturdays

FULL TIME: Benefits Eligible

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Verifies and matches information on requisitions and drawn specimens, received from the road phlebotomy, branch laboratory, physician's offices and courier departments.

• Enters accurately data for each patient relevant to the type of testing performed. Verifies patient name, address, method of payment and enters into computer system when necessary.

• Knowledgeable in third-party financial billing procedures. If necessary, contacts proper individuals to obtain financial information.

• Must adhere to departmental procedures regarding consistency and accuracy of information entered into the computer system.

• Adheres accession label to all specimens and requisitions for tracking and test reporting.

• Spins related blood specimens in centrifuge before forwarding to the appropriate department.

• May be required to aliquot blood specimens; process other blood fluids for distribution to departments and reference labs.

• Receive and processes stat work, which requires high priority attention.

• Restock supplies within the department.

• Maintenance of patient's samples and supplies.

• Required to work Saturday or weekend rotation as specified by departmental schedule.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• General laboratory procedures and basic computer.

• Excellent typing skills.

• Attention to detail

• Must possess excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to work in an organized manner.

• High School Diploma/GED required.

• Associate's Degree in related field preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Extensive sitting, phone and computer use.

• Capable of standing continuously for up to 2 hours.

• Extend and reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers.

• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crouch.

• May be required to lift, move and carry up to 15-20 pounds.

• Hearing acuity sufficient to effectively communicate with customers and employees via telephone and in person.

• Ability to communicate verbally on phone and in person.

• Fluency in the English language.

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