Specimen Processor Specialist, Per Diem
- PRN / per diem
How this pay compares
This posting states $19.34–$28.04 an hour. Open laboratory assistant jobs in Virginia post a median of $24.04 an hour, the middle half $23.26–$24.64, across 18 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Laboratory assistants employed in Virginia earn a median of $29.35 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare , Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.
Department
LAB OUTREACH PROGRAM - 207012
Worker Sub Type
Per Diem
Work Shift
Pay Range
$19.34 - $28.04
Job Description
The Outreach Specimen Specialist is a multi-skilled position that efficiently processes patient specimens. Processing of all specimen types to include blood, body fluids and tissue samples. The Outreach Specimen Specialist performs EPIC registrations and ATLAS registrations for all insurance and patient types, enters data correctly into the laboratory system, allscripts (ALAB). Duties include face to face and telephone customer service, computer data entry and retrieval, specimen registration and specimen preparation prior to delivering samples within the laboratory or to reference laboratories, also proper documentation for all activities, assisting physicians in ordering correct tests. The Outreach Specimen Specialist is also responsible for monitoring supplies and compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements related to safety and lab testing. Proficiency with all insurance types and facility site codes related to registrations.
Education
High School Diploma or GED required
Qualifications
- Knowledge of computer systems
- Knowledge with ICD 10 and CPT codes preferred
- Medical terminology preferred
- Must be willing to handle blood, body fluids and tissue samples.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize under stressful situations.
- Demonstrates knowledge /competence of CAP and JCAHO Laboratory patient safety initiatives and applies these to all aspects of diagnostic testing.
FLSA Classification
Non-exempt
Physical Demands
22 A Lab
Benefits
At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:
- A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
- Dental and vision insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Retirement Savings Match
- A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
- Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.
To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com .
From Valley Health (Virginia)'s job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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