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Optum’s Pacific West region is redefining health care with a focus on health equity, affordability, quality, and convenience. From California, to Oregon and Washington, we are focused on helping more than 2.5 million patients live healthier lives and helping the health system work better for everyone. At Optum Pacific West, we care. We care for our team members, our patients, and our communities. Join our culture of caring and make a positive and lasting impact on health care for millions.

Position in this function is under the supervision of the Specimen Processing Supervisor; the position is responsible for processing of specimens and performing various laboratory support procedures in the main laboratory processing department. The Lab Assistant must be proficient with computer data entry to maintain patient demographic as well as test ordering details in multiple computer systems in accordance with compliance guidelines. The Lab Assistant will process, prepare and package patient samples for in-house testing and reference laboratories.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work as a team member within the laboratory department, and with all other clinic departments

• Ability to take multiple phone calls and find answers to all calls, in a calm and pleasant manner

• Possess excellent customer service skills for use on the phone and with clinic staff members

• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve with attention to detail

• Process and prepare specimens for in house testing

• Process and prepare specimens for send out testing going to outside reference labs

• Pour off urines for in house testing as well as send out testing

• Perform other related duties as assigned

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 its equivalency

• 1+ years of recent Phlebotomy or Lab Assistant processing experience in a clinical laboratory

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in specimen processing including esoterica reference lab specimen handling and packaging

• Knowledge of laboratory tests and laboratory ordering processes

Washington Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $16.00 to $28.27 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.