Lab Specimen Entry & Processing Specialist

American Health MW LLC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

OT opportunities

Continuing education opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Cross-training in multiple disciplines

State-of-the-art equipment

Team-oriented culture

Quality patient care

Flexible scheduling options

Safety-focused workplace

Job summary

American Health Associates in Louisville, KY is hiring a Specimen Accessioner to enter patient demographics and test information into our systems and prepare specimens for testing.

The full-time role requires data entry experience and prior work in a clinical laboratory, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

We offer competitive pay, opportunities for advancement, cross-training and a safety-focused, team-oriented culture committed to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Data entry experience required.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient demographic and test information into the computer system.
• Process and accession laboratory samples for in-house testing and reference lab testing.
• Troubleshoot problems when necessary.
• Set-up and prepare samples for testing and ensure that specimens are delivered to proper department for testing.
• Must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, wear the proper personal protective equipment, and practice and support safety in the workplace.
• Ensure specimen stability and identify specimen errors and follow procedures to correct problems including proper documentation and proper completion of all work.
• 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

Independent work

Communication skills

Clinical lab experience

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

American Health Associates in Louisville, KY is hiring a Specimen Accessioner to enter patient demographics and test information into our systems and prepare specimens for testing.

The full-time role requires data entry experience and prior work in a clinical laboratory, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

We offer competitive pay, opportunities for advancement, cross-training and a safety-focused, team-oriented culture committed to quality patient care.