Position Description:
The Specimen Processing Specialist I is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. A background in data entry or previous Lab experience is preferred. All functions must be performed with confidence, accuracy and in a timely manner. The Specimen Processing Specialist will learn and understand various client test requests. This position is critical to quality for customer satisfaction. Department is a production environment, with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times.
- Verifies and enters patient demographics, physician data, tests requested, time and date of collection, appropriate clinical information and all other pertinent data found on laboratory request forms into the laboratory information system (LIS).
- Identifies problems with materials or information provided by the client, such as specimen type verification, missing information, etc. and engages the Client Services department to resolve them.
- Accurately enters patient information into the LIS.
- Demonstrates an ability to learn the job duties assigned and develops an understanding of how all the functions in Specimen Processing fit together.