Laboratory Accessioner, Day Shift (Part-Time)

Provider's Choice Laboratory; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Providers’ Choice Laboratory is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Accessioner to join our growing team. You will verify and process specimens, maintain accurate documentation, and support efficient workflows in a fast-paced diagnostic lab.

Join a team committed to high-quality patient care, with opportunities to contribute to quality improvement and training for new staff while sustaining strong collaboration with clinical colleagues and leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, or related clinical training preferred.
• 1-2 years of laboratory or healthcare experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, and process laboratory specimens while ensuring accuracy and proper documentation
• Maintain efficient specimen intake and processing to support laboratory workflow
• Ensure specimens are handled according to quality standards and patient safety protocols
• Perform clerical and administrative functions related to specimen processing
• Monitor and maintain laboratory supply inventory, ensuring materials are stocked and within expiration guidelines
• Assist with training laboratory assistants, students, or new team members when needed
• Coordinate daily workflow and assist with prioritizing urgent specimen processing
• Serve as a problem-solver and liaison when specimen processing issues arise
• Support laboratory leadership and medical directors in maintaining high standards of laboratory operations
• Participate in required competency training and quality improvement initiatives
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Workflow optimization

Customer service mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training

Phlebotomy training

1-2 years laboratory/healthcare experience

Job description

Providers’ Choice Laboratory is a next-generation diagnostic laboratory dedicated to improving patient care through fast, accurate PCR testing and exceptional provider partnerships. We proudly serve healthcare providers across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, helping ensure patients receive timely, high-quality diagnostic services.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Laboratory Accessioner to join our growing team. This role is essential to the laboratory’s daily operations and plays a critical part in ensuring specimens are processed accurately and efficiently to support timely patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, and process laboratory specimens while ensuring accuracy and proper documentation
• Maintain efficient specimen intake and processing to support laboratory workflow
• Ensure specimens are handled according to quality standards and patient safety protocols
• Perform clerical and administrative functions related to specimen processing
• Monitor and maintain laboratory supply inventory, ensuring materials are stocked and within expiration guidelines
• Assist with training laboratory assistants, students, or new team members when needed
• Coordinate daily workflow and assist with prioritizing urgent specimen processing
• Serve as a problem-solver and liaison when specimen processing issues arise
• Support laboratory leadership and medical directors in maintaining high standards of laboratory operations
• Participate in required competency training and quality improvement initiatives
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of a Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, or related clinical training program preferred
• 1-2 years of laboratory or healthcare experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced laboratory environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with team members
• Ability to identify opportunities for workflow improvement and efficiency
• Professional and service-oriented approach when interacting with internal teams and external clients

Why Join Providers’ Choice Laboratory?

• Work in a growing, innovative diagnostic laboratory
• Be part of a team dedicated to improving patient outcomes
• Gain hands-on experience in a modern laboratory environment
• Opportunities to develop your skills and grow within the organization

Provider's Choice Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.