Dermpath Specimen Accessions Specialist

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking a Dermpath Accessioner on the Main Campus in Gainesville, FL to accurately receive, identify, and accession pathology specimens for diagnostic testing. This role supports pathologists and histology staff while ensuring specimen integrity and compliance with lab procedures.

Responsibilities include specimen processing, LIS data entry, documentation, and professional communication with providers and lab personnel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in healthcare, laboratory, pathology, or specimen-processing preferred.
• Experience with LIS and EMR preferred.
• Attention to detail and accuracy essential.
• Able to handle confidential information; strong organization and multitasking.
• Effective communication in-person and written.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, and accession pathology specimens with proper labeling.
• Enter patient and specimen data into LIS accurately.
• Maintain specimen tracking and documentation per policies.
• Provide professional service to providers and lab staff.
• Assist with filing, scanning, and archiving pathology reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office

Teamwork & independence

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

LIS

EMR

Job description

The University of Florida is seeking a Dermpath Accessioner on the Main Campus in Gainesville, FL to accurately receive, identify, and accession pathology specimens for diagnostic testing. This role supports pathologists and histology staff while ensuring specimen integrity and compliance with lab procedures.

Responsibilities include specimen processing, LIS data entry, documentation, and professional communication with providers and lab personnel.