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Lab Assistant: Specimen Processing

American Addiction Centers·West Allis, Wisconsin

$20 - $30/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Ensures specimens are properly labeled, processed, and tracked for testing while maintaining accurate records in the computer system. Handles specimen aliquoting, storage, retrieval, and assists with inventory and training of new employees.

Department

  • 60352
  • WI
  • ACL
  • Laboratories -
  • WI
  • Central
  • Lab:
  • Spec
  • Process
  • Status:
  • Full time
  • Benefits
  • Eligible:
  • Yes
  • Hours
  • Per
  • Week: 40
  • Schedule
  • Details/Additional
  • Information:
  • Monday through
  • Friday 15:00-23:30. Along with every 6th weekend and 1 to 2 holidays a year.
  • Pay
  • Range: $19.80 - $29.70
  • Major
  • Responsibilities: Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing. Resolves specimen identification and/or requisition problems and clarifies requests. Obtains billing/insurance information and/or verifies diagnosis code information. Enters and verifies test requests into the laboratories' computer system. Answers and screens telephone calls. Receives and sorts specimens and assists with detailed specimen handling; packages and tracks specimens for transport and performs specimen storage and retrieval. Processes specimens for testing, including aliquoting, while maintaining proper specimen identification. Reviews various pending and management reports. Generates and distributes reports. Assists with inventory and ordering of supplies. Maintains and files copies of orders, reports and/or correspondence. Acts as a resource and trains new employees.
  • Licensure,
  • Registration, and/or
  • Certification
  • Required: None Required.
  • Education
  • Required: High School Graduate.
  • Experience
  • Required: No experience required.
  • Knowledge,
  • Skills &
  • Abilities
  • Required: Excellent communication skills. Basic computer skills including experience using computer software applications. Keyboarding and typing skills. Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously under general supervision. Demonstrated customer service skills to interface effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, and other healthcare employees.
  • Physical
  • Requirements and
  • Working
  • Conditions: Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs. Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and bend the majority of the workday. May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, radioactive and/or infectious agents. Will be exposed to human blood and body fluids. Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed. Must be able to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
  • Our
  • Commitment to
  • You:
  • Advocate
  • Health offers a comprehensive suite of
  • Total
  • Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational
  • Assistance
  • Program
  • Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.
  • Combined,
  • Advocate and
  • Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma with no prior experience necessary. Candidates must possess basic computer skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment handling biological specimens.

  • high school
  • Multitasking
  • Inventory Management
  • Customer Service
  • Communication Skills
  • Computer Literacy
  • Keyboarding
  • Data Entry
  • Specimen Handling
  • Specimen Processing
  • Aliquoting

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Retirement Plans With Employer Match

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$20 - $30/hr
Location
West Allis, Wisconsin
Posted
Jun 17, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

American Addiction Centers

American Addiction Centers (AAC) is a nationwide network of treatment centers, offering a full continuum of care. We take a holistic approach to addiction treatment — by addressing each client as a whole person. We work to consider how factors such as an individual’s lifestyle,...

Salary listed on 3,678 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Specimen processing roles stay steady in Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, specimen processing lab assistant roles are typically in steady demand because hospitals and diagnostic labs need reliable support for high-volume testing workflows. This role can be competitive because it requires accuracy, basic computer skills, and comfort handling biological specimens in a fast-paced setting, while offering entry-level access with no prior experience required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then highlight attention to detail and readiness for shift-based lab work in your application.

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