Accessioning Technician I

NeoGenomics Laboratories, Inc.; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NeoGenomics is seeking an Accessioning Technician to ensure proper handling of specimens and prepare them for lab testing. You will match patient information, perform data entry into LIS, and manage sample labeling and filing.

Responsibilities include receiving and sorting specimens, reviewing requisitions, and coordinating with departments to obtain missing data. On-site position with a 4:00am-12:30pm shift and an initial training period.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of experience as an Accessioning Technician preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment and maintain production and quality standards.
• Must be able to work in a biohazard environment and comply with safety policies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Receives and sorts specimens for testing.
• Reviews requisitions for missing information and coordinates with Client Services.
• Reports problem holds and provides timely resolution.
• Accessioning all cases for testing with data entry into LIS.
• Data entry into LIS, label samples and create folders.
• Assemble case paperwork and labels, including pre-analytic documentation.
• Coordinate shipment of specimens to reference laboratories and maintain logs.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Organization

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

LIS

Job description

Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity.

We believe in career development and empowering our employees. Not only do we provide career coaches internally, but we offer many training opportunities to expand your knowledge base! We have highly competitive benefits with a variety HMO and PPO options. We have company 401k match along with an Employee Stock Purchase Program. We have tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and even start employees off with 16 days of paid time off plus holidays. We offer wellness courses and have highly engaged employee resource groups. Come join the Neo team and be part of our amazing World Class Culture!

NeoGenomics is looking for an Accessioning Technician who wants to learn to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow. This is an onsite position with a Tuesday -Saturday, 4:00am-12:30pm and an initial training schedule of Monday - Friday 7:30p - 4:00am

Now that you know what we're looking for in talent, let us tell you why you'd want to work at NeoGenomics:

As an employer, we promise to provide you with a purpose driven mission in which you have the opportunity to save lives by improving patient care through the exceptional work you perform. Together, we will become the world's leading cancer reference laboratory.

Position Summary:

As an Accessioning Technician you will ensure proper handling of all specimens received and prepare specimens for laboratory testing. This position includes such functions as matching patient information, data entry, aliquoting, and scanning documents.

Responsibilities:

• Receives and sorts specimens for testing
• Reviews all requisitions for missing information, works closely with Client Services to obtain missing information in a timely manner and distributes new information to all departments involved
• Reports problem holds and provides resolution in a timely manner
• Accessions all cases received for testing, including data entry of all pertinent information into LIS
• Timely and accurately enters data into LIS, label samples and create folders, generate specimen travel documents, and forwards respective sample to personnel/departments
• Assembles case paperwork and files, including pre-analytic documentation and labels
• Performs entry of add-on testing and coordinates split specimens
• Sends out specimens to appropriate reference laboratories by coordinating the shipment process, maintaining client communication, and generating the necessary logs

Education, Experience & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• At lease one year of experience equivalent to an Accessioning Technician preferred
• Proficient with MS Office programs
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment and maintain production and quality standards
• Must be able to work in a biohazard environment and comply with safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual.