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 this onsite Clerk position!

  LabCorp is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join their Specimen Processing and Accessioning team in Merrillville, IN.  The position, Hospital Reference Test Clerk, will be responsible for performing clinical specimen accessioning, sample sorting and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment located onsite with one of our client offices. 

 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 5:30am-2:00pm, rotating Saturday 5:30am-12:30pm

Work Location: Merrillville, IN

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

 Job Responsibilities:

•  Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing

• Communicate effectively with client office staff

·        Research, troubleshoot and resolve customer and specimen problems

• Meet department activity and production goals

• Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner 

• Accurately identify and label specimens 

• Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities 

• Scrub requisitions to ensure samples are prepared and missing items are updated

• Do spinning/freezing/splitting and other special services as needed based on client 

Requirements:

This position requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Subject to applicable law, all prospective hires will need to provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for medical or religious accommodations.

·                  High School Diploma or equivalent

·        1 year relative experience highly preferred (lab/accessioning, production/manufacturing/warehouse/medical/healthcare environment)

·        Previous medical or patient facing healthcare experience is a plus

·        Comfortable handling biological specimens 

·        Ability to accurately identify specimens 

·        Experience working in a team environment 

·        Strong data entry and organizational skills

·        High level of attention to detail

·        Proficient in MS Office 

·        Ability to lift up to 40lbs.

·        Ability to pass a standardized color blind test          

If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!