Accessioning Clerk I

RadNet, Inc.; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

PathGroup in Coppell, TX is seeking an Accessioning Clerk under the direction of the Accessioning Supervisor to perform daily accessioning of receiving specimens, entry of patient demographics, and scanning of requisitions.

You will prioritize and sort specimens, verify courier logs, and ensure accuracy of test orders while maintaining privacy and security of patient information. This on-site role emphasizes teamwork and strict adherence to lab procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• One to two years of prior job-related experience preferred.
• Ability to perform data entry accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Receives and clocks in specimens from couriers timely; verifies that specimens recorded on courier logs are received.
• Prioritizes and sorts specimens appropriately for accessioning and processing.
• Performs data entry login of patient demographics, clinical information, specimen source, and test orders from requisitions into computer systems.
• Scans requisitions and related paperwork into the scan system and shreds documents as needed.
• Reviews requisitions against entered data for accuracy and forwards documentation to supervisor.
• Answers departmental phone calls and assists clients as needed.
• Exercises laboratory safety precautions and adheres to lab procedures to protect sensitive data.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Laboratory information system

Requisition scanning system

Job description

Accessioning Clerk under the direction of the Accessioning Supervisor performs daily accessioning activities of receiving specimens, accessioning specimens, and scanning of requisitions into scan system.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Receives and clocks in specimens from couriers timely; verifies that specimens recorded on courier logs are received.


• Prioritizes and sorts specimens appropriately for accessioning and processing.


• Performs data entry login of patient demographics, clinical information, specimen source, and test(s) orders from specimen requisitions into computer systems and accessions specimen containers as needed or required.


• Checks test(s) ordered for medical necessity requirements and ABN if applicable. Documents any orders, which are lacking appropriate documentation to supervisor.


• Documents all problem cases appropriately.


• Scans requisitions and all related paperwork, into the scan system, and shreds documents as needed.


• Reviews specimen requisitions against data entry of requisition information, for accuracy, documents errors noted and forwards documentation to supervisor, and corrects errors found.


• Answers departmental phone calls and assists clients as needed.


• Contributes to a positive work climate and to the team effort of the department and company.


• Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.


• Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry’s best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.


• Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all Corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.

Non-essential functions

• Works with other departments within PathGroup and subsidiaries.


• Nothing in the job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.


• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education & Licensure:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Requirements:

• One to two years of prior job-related experience is preferred.

Work Location Type

On-Site

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