Lab Accession Specialist: Specimen Processing & Data Entry

Northwell; Village of Lake Success (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell is seeking a Laboratory Accessioning Clerk to assist laboratory personnel with daily accessioning activities and pre-analytical specimen processing. This role supports clerical duties across the department, ensuring accurate data handling and smooth workflow.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least two years of accessioning experience, with a strong understanding of the accessioning process.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years of accessioning experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of the 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 appropriate handling requirements for specific specimens.
• Identifies and documents situations that may adversely impact test performance or reporting of results, and notifies management of situation.
• Rejects incorrect or inappropriate specimens.
• Retests using the same or alternate methods.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties in support of department.
• Answers, screens and directs phone calls received in Laboratory.
• Retrieves, prints and faxes test results and cumulative reports utilizing the laboratory computer system.
• Processes and files form requests, records, receipts, and related laboratory paperwork.
• Performs related duties as required.
• All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Skills

Data entry

Accessioning

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwell is seeking a Laboratory Accessioning Clerk to assist laboratory personnel with daily accessioning activities and pre-analytical specimen processing. This role supports clerical duties across the department, ensuring accurate data handling and smooth workflow.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least two years of accessioning experience, with a strong understanding of the accessioning process.