Accessioning Technologist II -Tues-Sat 11am-7:30pm

Foundation Medicine; Morrisville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accessioning Technologist II to join their dynamic team in a CLIA-certified clinical laboratory. This role is crucial for the accurate receipt and processing of patient samples, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining high-quality data entry practices. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. You will collaborate with various departments to enhance workflow efficiency and provide top-notch service to clients. Embrace this opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on innovation and patient care.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in logistics or clinical settings.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomic pathology.
• Experience with data entry and laboratory processes.

Responsibilities

• Receive and record delivery of patient samples.
• Perform data entry into the CRM system for specimen tracking.
• Maintain specimen identification and integrity throughout the process.

Skills

Data Entry

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Biological Sciences

Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences

Tools

Laboratory Information Management Systems

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System

Job description

About the Job

The Accessioning Technologist II performs critical sample receipt and data entry functions in FMI’s CLIAcertified clinical laboratory. Specifically, the Accessioning Technologist receives all incoming samples
and ensures that necessary information has been received to move forward with processing. This role is
involved in both independent and collaborative work that includes the use of account or patient
demographic data entry.

This is a regulated position and additional information may be available from FMI Quality Assurance
regarding regulatory guidelines.

Key Responsibilities
• Specimen Acceptance:
• Receive and record delivery of patient samples.
• Unpack and verify contents and condition of received samples.
• Sign off on all received specimens; ensure logs match specimens received.
• Address any issues in the instance there are missing paperwork, discrepancies between
the specimen and paperwork or if any additional paperwork is needed.
• Specimen Accessioning:
• Perform data entry into the FMI Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System
including labeling specific computer-generated identification numbers to each sample.
• Upload any relevant documentation and intake forms in the CRM system after specimen
receipt to maintain an audit history that will support specimen data entry or patient
demographic data updates processes.
• Route samples into the appropriate workflow and ensure downstream staff is alerted to
sample availability.
• Maintain required documentation, including proper specimen handling, labeling, and
preparation of forms.
• Maintain specimen identification and integrity throughout the Accessioning process.
• Utilize internal data governance processes and compliance guidelines to ensure quality,
accuracy, and timeliness of the data entry process for the account and patient
demographic data.
• Timely address any account and patient demographic tasks or inquiries from Client Services or
any other stakeholders to ensure the best customer experience from specimen receipt and
specimen accessioning.
• Identify and inform supervisor of any issues that need to be escalated.
• Assist with accessioning schedule changes if requested by a supervisor, including occasional
weekend or off-hours work availability.
• Work in a lab environment using chemicals and regents.
• Ensure regulatory compliance by following local, business unit, and corporate safety policies.
• Collaborate with other departments and colleagues for problem solving.
• Execute work in adherence to Good Documentation Practice (GDP) requirements and applicable
regulations including but not limited to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA),
College of American Pathologists (CAP), Massachusetts state, and New York state.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
• High School Diploma or equivalent (General Education Degree) with at least 2-4 years of work
experience in the logistics, science, technology field, clinical setting, or another regulated industry
• OR Associates Degree, particularly a science degree in biological or life sciences with at least 1+
years of logistics, science, technology field, clinical setting, or another regulated industry
• OR Bachelor’s Degree, particularly a Bachelor of Science degree in biological or life sciences

Preferred Qualifications
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree, particularly a science degree in biological or life sciences
• 1+ years of experience working in an Accessioning department in CLIA laboratory

• 3+ years of professional experience with accessioning and/or anatomic pathology
• Prior use of laboratory information management systems
• Knowledge of medical terminology, specifically anatomic pathology specimen descriptions.
• Excellent computer/data entry skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated experience handling multiple tasks at once
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with peers in a fast-paced and crossfunctional results-oriented team environment
• Demonstrated experience working within tight timelines for successful execution of project and
program goals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining a professional demeanor
• Ability to prioritize and thoroughly follow up on assigned tasks
• Ability to adapt to changing procedures, policies and work environment
• Understanding of HIPAA and importance of privacy of patient data
• Commitment to FMI values: patients, innovation, collaboration, and passion