Lab Specimen Access & Data Entry Specialist

American Health Associates; Morton (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunities

Continuing education opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Cross-training in multiple laboratory 

State-of-the-art laboratory equipment

Team-oriented culture

Commitment to quality patient care

Flexible scheduling options

Safety-focused workplace

Job summary

American Health Associates in Peoria, IL is seeking a Specimen Accessioner to accurately enter patient demographics and test information, and to process samples for in-house and reference lab testing. The role requires attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, and commitment to safety.

Join a national clinical reference laboratory known for diagnostic excellence and patient-focused care. We offer career growth, continuing education, and a team-driven culture in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Data Entry experience.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with co-workers, clients, patients and/or visitors.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient demographic and test information accurately into the computer system.
• Process and accession laboratory samples for in‑house testing and reference lab testing.
• Must be able to troubleshoot problems when necessary.
• Set-up and prepare samples for testing and ensure that specimens are delivered to proper department for testing and placed on the instrument.
• Must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must maintain a clean and safe working environment, wear the proper personal protective equipment, and practice and support safety in the workplace.
• Ensures specimen stability and identify specimen errors and follow procedures to correct problems including proper documentation and proper completion of all work.
• Must support Laboratory goals, policies, procedures, and philosophy.
• Prepares samples and paperwork to be sent to appropriate reference lab or AHA location.
• Scan requisitions, run missing requisition report, and follow-up.

Skills

Data Entry experience

Excellent communication

Ability to work independently

Experience in a clinical laboratory

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

American Health Associates in Peoria, IL is seeking a Specimen Accessioner to accurately enter patient demographics and test information, and to process samples for in-house and reference lab testing. The role requires attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, and commitment to safety.

Join a national clinical reference laboratory known for diagnostic excellence and patient-focused care. We offer career growth, continuing education, and a team-driven culture in a fast-paced environment.