Data Entry Clerk

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Diagnostic testing is a compass, providing information that helps in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a range of health conditions.

Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools give you accurate, timely information to better manage your health. We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics (formerly Alere) is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies. The position of Data Entry Clerk is within Toxicology located at Gretna, LA laboratory. In this role, the individual will be responsible for entering donor demographic information into the OCR computer system in accordance with the SAMHSA mandatory guidelines and those of other regulatory organizations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Data entry for donor demographic information into the OCR system
• Correctly file laboratory chain of custody forms
• Facilitate resolution to entry errors and system malfunctions
• Review and verify chain of custody forms in accordance with established SOPs
• Review and verify donor information in AlereApp in accordance with established SOPs
• Operate equipment to scan chain of custody forms into OCR system
• Additional functions may include sorting in Accessioning, scanning and filing chain of custody forms
• Adhere to all security procedures for ensuring confidentiality of donor information
• Must comply with company policy

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

• High school education
• At least one year of experience in data entry

Preferred

• Ability to work Tuesday-Saturday 10:30AM-6:30PM
• Ability to type 50-55 wpm with extensive 10-key experience
• An above average score on the data entry test administered at the time of interview
• Ability to understand certification requirements for SAMHSA, CAP-FUDT, and other regulatory bodies
• Basic ability to understand the function of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other laboratory computer systems

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority (Manufacturing roles only)
• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled (Manufacturing roles only)
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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