Accessioning Technician I

Abbott; Marshfield (WI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Marshfield, WI is seeking an Accessioning Technician I to accurately enter patient and test data into clinical databases, assist with orders, and support specimen accessioning in a fast-paced diagnostics lab.

The role requires high school education, basic Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to work a mostly seated day with periodic standing; prior lab or data-entry experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to learn new skills and techniques.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (PC work, basic Excel).

Responsibilities

• Enter/scan patient data into databases accurately.
• Accession samples into clinical database and manage orders.
• Receive and open packages of patient specimens for accessioning.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all tasks.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical/College coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Marshfield, WI location supporting rare disease genetic testing and hereditary cancer testing in the Cancer Diagnostics division.

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.

Our Point of Care diagnostic portfolio spans key health and therapeutic areas, including infectious disease, cardiometabolic, informatics, and toxicology.

Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments, and informatics systems is often the first step in patient care decision-making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.

Our rapid diagnostics solutions are helping address some of the world’s greatest healthcare challenges.

Our molecular division delivers best-in-class innovative testing solutions for people around the world to provide answers to life’s critical health decisions. We help people live full and healthy lives through our accessible, molecular-based solutions.

The Accessioning Technician I will be responsible for the accurate and timely entry of various types of patient information into databases. This includes assisting accessioning staff with entry of client orders for testing (accessioning) and entry of other pertinent information in databases, as requested.

Shift : Monday-Friday, rotating 3rd Saturdays, 11 :00am-4 :00pm

Essential Duties

Include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Follow all standard operating procedures specific to assigned department/laboratory, which may include, but is not limited to, the following :, Receive and open packages of patient specimens for accessioning; Accession samples into clinical database; Enter/scan all relevant patient/institutional data into database(s) and ensure accuracy.
• Apply strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Apply exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently after training.
• Apply good listening skills.
• Apply problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Apply effective time management skills.
• Display respect for and ability to maintain professionalism.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Apply strong organizational skills.
• Display interest in promoting teamwork, collaboration, and consensus-building.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs, such as new orders, new processes, etc.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
• Ability to work designated schedule.
• Ability to work seated for approximately 10% of a typical working day. Ability to work standing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.
• Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Demonstrated ability to learn new skills and techniques.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and PC workstation.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical school or college coursework.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

The base pay for this position is $14.85 – $29.65 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.