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Lab Services Representative

Sutter Health·Santa Cruz, California

$32 - $45/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 7 days ago
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About the role

Coordinates efficient patient specimen collection and supports laboratory activities including receiving, processing, and reporting results. Performs various clerical duties while ensuring adherence to safety and privacy regulations.

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization

  • PAMF-Palo
  • Alto
  • Medical
  • Foundation
  • SCD
  • Position
  • Overview: Provides a variety of routine and specialized clerical tasks required to help coordinate efficient and timely patient specimen collection. Supports laboratory activities related to the receiving, processing, reporting, and delivering laboratory test and results. Executes a variety of clerical duties, prioritizes information and requests in a timely manner. Gains confidence and cooperation from staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety.

Job Description

Schedule: This position is scheduled Monday through Friday, with every other Saturday. The anticipated shift is 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM. EDUCATION: HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

Typical experience: 1 year recent relevant experience

Skills and knowledge

  • General knowledge of various medical terminology, procedures, views, and equipment. Written and verbal communications skills to communicate with fellow team members, supervisors, patients, and other personnel. Well-developed administrative, time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines. Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and related information systems. Interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines. Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions. Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options. Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI). Build collaborative relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
  • Job
  • Shift:
  • Days
  • Schedule:
  • Full
  • Time
  • Shift
  • Hours: 8
  • Days of the
  • Week:
  • Monday -
  • Friday
  • Weekend
  • Requirements: Saturday

Benefits

Yes Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $32.11 to $44.95 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and one year of recent relevant experience. Candidates must be proficient in medical terminology and computer applications like Epic and Microsoft Office.

  • high school
  • Time Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Collaboration
  • Medical Terminology
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Administrative Skills
  • Epic
  • Data Interpretation
  • Patient Privacy

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$32 - $45/hr
Location
Santa Cruz, California
Posted
Jul 20, 2026
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Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit, people-centered healthcare system providing comprehensive care throughout California. Sutter Health is committed to innovative, high-quality patient care and community partnerships, and innovative, high-quality patient care. Today, Sutter...

Salary listed on 296 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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In California, Lab Services Representative roles are typically driven by ongoing patient volume and the need for accurate specimen handling, scheduling, and front-line support. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for recent relevant experience, medical terminology knowledge, and comfort with systems like Epic and Microsoft Office. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to show direct experience with lab workflows and patient-facing communication.

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