Lab Specimen Processor & Data Entry Specialist

American Health MW LLC; Lawrence (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Advancement opportunities

Cross-training in laboratory Discipl.

State-of-the-art equipment

Team-oriented culture

Quality patient care focus

Safety-focused workplace

Job summary

American Health Associates is seeking a Specimen Accessioner in Lawrence, Indiana. The role focuses on accurate data entry, specimen accessioning, and ensuring proper handling and documentation of samples for in-house and reference lab testing.

Responsibilities include processing specimens, troubleshooting issues, maintaining a safe workspace, and coordinating with reference labs. The position is full-time and offers opportunities for advancement within a state-of-the-art laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Data entry experience is required.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting is preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

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

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

American Health Associates is seeking a Specimen Accessioner in Lawrence, Indiana. The role focuses on accurate data entry, specimen accessioning, and ensuring proper handling and documentation of samples for in-house and reference lab testing.

Responsibilities include processing specimens, troubleshooting issues, maintaining a safe workspace, and coordinating with reference labs. The position is full-time and offers opportunities for advancement within a state-of-the-art laboratory environment.