Laboratory Specimen Assessioner

Sonic Healthcare USA, Anatomic Pathology; Village of Rye Brook (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lab services for you and dependen

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Sonic Healthcare USA in Rye Brook, NY is seeking a detail‑oriented data entry specialist for the laboratory operations team. The role involves receiving requisitions, transcribing clinical data, and prioritizing high‑urgency cases to support pathology workflows.

We offer full‑time hours (Mon‑Fri, 10:00 AM–6:30 PM) with benefits. Applicants should have a high school diploma, typing speed of 40+ wpm, and proficiency in MS Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Typing speed 40+ WPM.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
• Strong medical terminology knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, and transcribe clinical data from requisitions into lab management systems.
• Accession cases by specialty and prioritize HIGH/STAT/PRIORITY.
• Read and transcribe handwritten clinical data accurately.
• Identify discrepancies and document via QA flags.
• Work with pathologists to streamline workflow and resolve issues.
• Communicate with Lab and Medical Operations to relay information.

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

We're not just a workplace - we're a Great Place to Work certified employer! Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. At Sonic Healthcare USA, we emphasize teamwork and innovation. Check out our job openings and advance your career with a company that values its team members! Location: Rye Brook, NY 10573 Days: Monday - Friday Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Salary range: $18.00 - $20.00 Full-time: Benefit Eligible

• Receive, sort, accessions and transcribe clinical data information from all requisitions received into lab manager clinical data section includes but not limited to all case types received throughout all shifts.
• Receive and sort medical requisition by specialty Accession cases according to case types and should be within the department’s productivity standards.
• Accurately read, interpret and transcribes clinical data information from all requisitions, including hand-written clinical data.
• Must be able to identify and prioritize cases categorized as HIGH, STAT, and PRIORITY.
• Must be able to identify samples that are not processed in-house (Send Out).
• Assist in generating and managing reports as directed by the Supervisor.
• Ensure requisitions are scanned into OnBase system for company-wide access via web site at the end of every accession.
• Must be able to identify discrepancies from information previously entered against the requisition, includes documentation via quality assurance flag.
• Work with pathologist when necessary to streamline workflow, trouble shoot issues and make entry process more efficient.
• Identify and apply client specific instructions when applicable.
• Compose and communicate correspondences between Lab and Medical Operations.
• Other duties as directed by the supervisor and/or department’s manager on a daily basis pertaining to the Non-Technical operations.
• Must possess strong knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must be able to accurately read, interpret hand written clinical data information and occasionally correct spelling of all terms and words; correcting medical terminology.

All you need is:

• High School Diploma type 40 plus wpm
• Proficient in MS Word & and Excel

We’ll give you:

• Appreciation for your work
• A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people
• Opportunity to grow in your profession
• Free lab services for you and your dependents
• Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match
• A sense of belonging - we’re a community!

We also want you to know:

This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Job Category: Laboratory Operations Company: CBL Path, Inc. Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

About Sonic Healthcare USA

Sonic Healthcare USA is a subsidiary of Sonic Healthcare Limited, one of the world's largest medical diagnostic companies, providing laboratory services to medical practitioners, hospitals and community health services, with operations in eight countries, on three continents and providing care to over 100 million patients each year. Sonic Healthcare USA is a leading provider of state-of-the-art laboratory services and pathology practices throughout the USA with eight operating divisions and nearly eight thousand US- based employees, 330 Pathologists and serving over 30 million patients per year. Sonic Healthcare USA operates under a federated business model that emphasizes medical leadership and community-based testing services to provide outstanding quality and service to the doctors and patients that they serve.

For more information, visit the Sonic Healthcare website at www.sonichealthcareusa.com.