Clinical Lab Accessioner: Precision in Specimen Processing

Northwell; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell is seeking an accessioning assistant to support daily laboratory operations. You will assist with data entry, specimen processing, and clerical tasks that ensure accurate test ordering and reporting.

The role involves handling routine, STAT, and special tests, following specimen handling rules, and communicating with physicians and management as needed. This is a position requiring attention to detail and reliability in a fast-paced lab setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of accessioning experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of the entire Accessioning Process.

Responsibilities

• Receives, sorts and performs accurate data entry for all specimens entering the laboratory.
• Receives and processes written/electronic requests from physicians for routine, STAT and/or special laboratory tests.
• Follows handling requirements for specific specimens and notifies management of issues.
• Rejects incorrect or inappropriate specimens and retrains as needed.
• Answers, screens and directs phone calls in the Laboratory.
• Retrieves and prints test results and cumulative reports from the laboratory computer system.

Skills

Data entry

Clerical duties

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory computer system

Job description

Northwell is seeking an accessioning assistant to support daily laboratory operations. You will assist with data entry, specimen processing, and clerical tasks that ensure accurate test ordering and reporting.

The role involves handling routine, STAT, and special tests, following specimen handling rules, and communicating with physicians and management as needed. This is a position requiring attention to detail and reliability in a fast-paced lab setting.