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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 175 posted dental roles in Phoenix, Arizona rates. This role sits in the 25th percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about 29% below the Phoenix, Arizona median for dental roles.
The role involves receiving, processing, and distributing laboratory specimens while ensuring accurate data entry and patient identification. The technician also operates laboratory equipment, maintains inventory, and assists with shipping and reagent preparation.
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits
Highlights Medical: Multiple plan options.
Dental
Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
Vision
Affordable plan with national network.
Pre-Tax
Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
Retirement
Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Responsibilities
Performs specimen receiving, processing, transport/delivery/distribution, and storage.
Prepares specimens for diagnostic and prognostic analyses and testing.
Delivers specimens to testing areas as needed.
Operates a variety of manual and automated laboratory and office equipment and programs, enters information, performs order entry, troubleshooting, and retrieves and verifies patient collection data and patient special notations using appropriate laboratory and electronic health systems and other applications.
Ensures and maintains positive patient identification throughout all processes and performs all job duties and responsibilities in a safe, accurate and professional manner.
Resolves pre-analytic specimen-related issues in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
May process, prepare, and ship specimens for transport to internal Mayo Clinic lab sites and referral labs.
May prepare and ship mail out kits.
May perform reagent preparation and handling, assist with supply inventory and stocking operate automated systems, provide training to others, clerical, processing, filing, receiving shipments, cleaning, and other job-related duties as assigned.
Must adhere to strict safety requirements for laboratory protocols and handling chemicals, reagents, and infectious agents.
Requirements
A high school diploma or GED is required, along with at least one year of relevant clinical or laboratory experience. An associate degree in a health or science-related field is preferred.
high school
associate degree
Troubleshooting
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Inventory management
Data entry
Medical terminology
Telephone etiquette
Computer systems
Specimen processing
Patient identification
Order entry
Chemical handling
Laboratory protocols
Laboratory equipment operation
Reagent preparation
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$20 - $26/hr
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Posted
Sep 10, 2026
Application
Employer website
Assists with consultant specimen retrieval, responds to a high volume of phone calls seeking laboratory testing/order information or add-ons, and participates in assigned quality or other lab projects as needed.
Performs duties in a professional and ethical manner.
Demonstrates professional communication skills as well as proper technique and etiquette for answering the telephone and providing information.
Must be able to learn and utilize multiple computer systems.
The individual must demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness as well as the ability to deal effectively with people in stressful situations.
Tech I- Lab Processors are an integral part of the laboratory team providing support in patient testing.
Must be able to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment and be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Works with minimal supervision and attention to detail is essential.
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED required. Minimum of 1 year specimen processing and handling, accessioning, clinical lab, and/or other relevant lab or clinical experience. Additional Qualifications:
Associate's degree in a health or science related field preferred. Previous experience or knowledge of computers and keyboarding, lab automation, medical terminology, telephone operations and other office equipment, and prior exposure to clinical lab environment preferred. *This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Market context
Arizona dental roles need experienced coordinators
In Arizona, dental and clinical research roles often draw steady interest because employers typically want candidates who can work accurately in patient-facing, regulated settings. This role is competitive because it asks for a mix of education and hands-on clinical research experience, with preferred training in study coordination and medical terminology. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm the original posting for any site-specific details before applying.
