Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Processing
Penn State Health · Camp Hill, PA · 2 wk ago
AnalystFull-time
Responsibilities
- Receive laboratory specimens (blood and other body fluids) and ensure specimen identity and acceptability.
- Enter orders for laboratory testing into the Lab Information System.
- Enter patient demographic and insurance information into the patient registration system.
- Prepare specimens for analysis.
- Answer telephone and provide information related to specimen requirements, test availability, specimen testing status; provide laboratory results.
- Prepare specimens for referral to outside reference laboratories and ensure all storage requirements are met.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent plus additional training or equivalent knowledge required.
Qualifications
- Six (6) months of job‑related experience preferred.
Benefits
- Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full‑time employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents (spouse and children) at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period.
- Employee wellness programs and fitness discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- Generous paid time off, personal time, and paid parental leave.
- Retirement plan, extended illness bank, life insurance, and identity‑theft protection.
- Competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Support via HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, virtual benefits orientation, and employee‑exclusive concierge service for scheduling.
Schedule
- Day shift: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.