Lab Clerk

Optum NY/NJ, is seeking a Lab Clerk to join our team in Lake Success, 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. 

Schedule: A 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday from 5:00 pm to 1:00 am.

Location: 2800 Marcus Avenue, Suite 103 Lake Success, NY 11042

Primary Responsibilities:

• Accessions or verifies previously accessioned orders in the Orders Management System
• Makes corrections to orders as needed before receiving them into the Lab System
• Receives orders electronically into the Lab System
• Places barcode labels appropriately onto specimens received
• Centrifuges specimens appropriately
• Prepares and labels aliquots of specimens as needed for freezing or split sampling
• Distributes prepared specimens to various laboratory departments
• Prepares send out manifests for reference lab work and packs specimens according to the manifest
• 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 a chain of custody for irreplaceable specimens according to Optum policies
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Rectifies reference lab pending logs and posts results that are held in the fix queue
• Performs related work as required

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
• 401(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.)

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)

• 1+ years of computer proficiency experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of containers and minimum volume requirements for testing

• Knowledge of environmental conditions that affect or alter specimens and test results

• Demonstrated skill in labeling and dispersing specimens to the appropriate stations. Skill interacting with medical staff

Soft Skills:

• Demonstrated solid organizational skills to ensure accurate processing, along with the demonstrated ability to multitask while maintaining a calm and effectual demeanor

• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills for interactions with patients, laboratory team members, clinicians, and other clinical staff

• Proven ability to troubleshoot, problem-solve, and encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions 

• Demonstrated adaptability to new processes demonstrated through Continuous Process Improvement 

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment, contributing to the overall efficiency of the laboratory

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 401k 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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