Specimen Processor

Optum NY/NJ, is seeking a Specimen Processor to join our team in Brewster, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Specimen Processor receives and processes all lab specimens including patient identifiers, bar coding, centrifuging, pouring off and packaging of specimens at the correct temperature. The Specimen Processor prepares and makes lists to reference labs. The Specimen Processor follows all lab SOP, OSHA safety\PPE guidelines.

Schedule: This is a 40-hour work week Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 am to 6:00pm. Rotating Saturdays between the hours of 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. The schedule will be determined by the hiring manager upon hire.

Location: Route , First Floor Suite , Brewster, NY

For coverage purposes 90 South Bedford Road, First Floor, Mount Kisco, NY

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 packing lists according to for reference lab

• 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

• Maintains patient confidentiality

• Performs other duties as assigned

What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• (k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

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Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma /GED (or higher)
• 1+ years of computer proficiency experience in Microsoft Office and demonstrates solid computer skills
• Available to work rotating Saturdays
• Ability to have reliable transportation and travel to other draw stations ( Route , First Floor Suite , Brewster, NY and coverage purposes 90 South Bedford Road, First Floor, Mount Kisco, NY

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of laboratory experience in accessioning and specimen processing department
• Knowledge of containers and minimum volume requirements for testing
• Knowledge of specimen temperature requirements
• Proven skills in interacting with medical staff

Soft Skills:

• Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability

• Ability to acclimate working on a small or large team

• Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines

• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others

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 k 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 $16.15 to $28.80 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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