What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Specimen Collector position at Labcorp?
About Labcorp
At Labcorp, we are passionate about helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day, we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and have a drive for exceptional customer service, then Labcorp could be a great career choice.
Job Summary:
We are currently seeking a skilled Blood Collection Specialist to work in either a Patient Service Center or Client office. In this role, you will provide exceptional customer service, perform blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques for all age groups, and collect specimens for drug screens, paternity tests, alcohol tests, etc.
Responsibilities:
- Perform data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner
- Process billing information and collect payments when required
- Prepare all collected specimens for testing and analysis
- Maintain patient and specimen information logs
- Provide superior customer service to all patients
- Administrative and clerical duties as necessary
- Travel to additional sites when needed
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Phlebotomy certification or completed training program from an accredited agency or previous experience as a phlebotomist is required
- Proven track record in providing exceptional customer service
- Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment
- Comfortable working under minimal supervision
- Reliable transportation and clean driving record if applicable
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed
- Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
