Evening Lab Assistant — Specimen Accessioner

Summit Pathology Laboratories, Inc; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (Aetna)

Dental Insurance (Cigna)

Vision Insurance (Cigna)

Paid Time Off

401K

Identity Protection

Job summary

Summit Pathology is seeking a Lab Assistant/Specimen Accessioner for an evening schedule (12:30p-9:00p, Mon-Fri). You will accession specimens, enter patient demographics, and ensure accurate data handling while coordinating with histology, cytology, and molecular teams.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (some college preferred) and data entry or lab healthcare experience. Excellent customer service and the ability to work independently are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; some college coursework preferred.
• Previous data entry or laboratory/healthcare experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and effectively problem-solve.
• Ability to organize work and meet deadlines.
• Confidentiality to protect patient privacy; discretion required.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Comfort with using multiple computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Specimen receiving and data entry of patient demographics and specimen information.
• Assess specimen quality, correct as needed, and prepare for processing.
• Accurately identify and accession numbers and names.
• Perform quality control of requisitions and filing of slides/blocks.
• Maintain filing room and assist with tissue processors as needed.
• Handle phone calls with proper etiquette and triage inquiries.
• Collaborate with clients to resolve discrepancies on specimens or paperwork.
• Operate and reconcile multiple computer systems for accessioning.
• Pursue continuing education to keep skills up-to-date.
• Apply independent judgment and follow safety standards in all duties.

Job description

Summit Pathology is seeking a Lab Assistant/Specimen Accessioner for an evening schedule (12:30p-9:00p, Mon-Fri). You will accession specimens, enter patient demographics, and ensure accurate data handling while coordinating with histology, cytology, and molecular teams.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (some college preferred) and data entry or lab healthcare experience. Excellent customer service and the ability to work independently are required.