Accessioning Clerk Per Diem/1st and 2nd shift

Paycom - ATS; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a per diem Laboratory Clerk to support the pathology/laboratory workflow at BHI Bristol Hospital Main Campus in Bristol, CT. You will handle accessioning, specimen receipt, and basic patient registration while ensuring quality service and proper sample handling.

The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with laboratory staff to meet testing timelines and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency required.
• Data entry, computer knowledge and medical terminology are required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical and administrative support for the laboratory.
• Accession specimens, process, and handle samples with proper distribution.
• Register patients and ensure correct handling of specimens.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and adhere to policies.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: BHI Bristol Hospital Main Campus - Bristol, CT 06010

Position Type: Per Diem

Education Level: High School

Job Shift: Any

Job Summary

Responsible for performing a wide variety of clerical duties and administrative support for the laboratory. Accessions, unsupervised, all laboratory specimens and those sent to reference labs via the central processing process. Performs specimen receipt, centrifugation, distribution and sample preparation. Provides quality customer service in a timely and courteous manner. Performs patient registration and ensures proper handling and distribution of specimens throughout the laboratory.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Service/Productivity/Professional

• Routinely completes assigned work on time. Completes STAT requests within defined turnaround times.
• Verifies that the appropriate specimen has been received for the test requested. Maintains integrity of the specimen.
• Provides quality customer service in a timely and courteous manner.
• Checks inventory and rotates supplies; restock supplies when necessary.
• Confirms all patients’ demographics using departmental guidelines and updates for appropriate accessioning in the computer system.
• Recognizes limitations/resourcefulness of their competency within the realm of the job description.
• Effectively interacts with Laboratory personnel from all departments to resolve routine issues.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of the LIS system to complete assigned tasks.
• Maintains a safe work environment in the laboratory by meeting all regulatory standards and following Universal Precaution.
• Presents to the department prepared to work in a timely fashion according to scheduled hours.
• Performs additional tasks/assignments/projects to benefit the organization.
• Keeps an orderly work area.
• Adheres to the Laboratory dress code policy.

Assures quality control

• Prepares standard solutions and reagents and maintains Laboratory equipment in good working order.
• Carries out all activities following established procedures to assure attainment of quality control standards. Complies with all safety and related rules/regulations.

Performs related duties

• In absence of Supervisor, or as assigned, assumes responsibility for section activities.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned.
• Troubleshoots technical problems involving chemicals and equipment.

Qualifications

High School diploma or High School Equivalency Required.

General orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually. Other programs as mandated by Hospital.

Strong interpersonal skills. Adaptability and flexibility necessary for work schedule and patient care requirements. Data entry, computer knowledge, customer service skills are required. Good command of the English language, computer skills and medical terminology, ICD-9 coding, medical office/hospital experience desired. Strong attention to detail is needed as well.

Physical Requirements

Walking, standing, sitting, bending required. Must work under the stress of time constraints and heavy workload demands requiring accuracy. Position requires ability to constantly lift light objects less than 20 lbs., perform moderately difficult manipulative skills, arm-hand steadiness, and hand-eye coordination skills; walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods; see objects closely and hear normal sounds with some background noises.

Work Environment

Employee may frequently be exposed to blood, body tissues and/or fluids and hazardous waste materials. Proper PPE is supplied by the employer.

Cognitive Requirements

Position requires ability to concentrate on moderate detail with constant interruption and attend to tasks for more than 60 minutes at a time. Individual must be able to understand and relate to the concept behind specific ideas and remember multiple tasks given to self and others over long periods of time, able to communicate verbally, using advanced level vocabulary.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.