MLA

CareCentrix, Inc.; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

YNHHS in North Haven, CT seeks a Laboratory Specimen Accession Clerk to receive and process specimens, accession them in the LIS, and assist with HIS registration. You will work with Medical Laboratory Scientists to ensure timely reporting and maintain QA/QC standards, while handling lab supplies and data entry.

The role requires excellent communication and customer service, plus basic computer skills, and a team-oriented mindset to support operations and compliance.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and retrieval.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to performance standards, policies and behaviors.
• Handle telephone inquiries and transfer as needed.
• Receive, accession and process specimens to ensure timely reporting of results.
• Register in hospital information systems as needed.
• Process reference lab testing as needed.
• Troubleshoot specimen-related problems independently.
• Assist with inventory and supply management for hospital and customers.
• Maintain hardware and equipment as needed.
• Use computer programs in laboratory and hospital systems for data entry and retrieval.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or equivalency exam

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Responsible for receiving and processing specimens. Accession specimens in laboratory information system. Handle incoming phone calls and assisting with general lab supply management. Work in conjunction with Medical Laboratory Scientists. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. Understands and adheres to Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors
• 2. Demonstrate knowledge of department and hospital policies and procedures and their execution
• 3. Handle telephone inquiries, transfer as needed
• 4. Receive, accession and process specimens in order to ensure timely reporting of results. Ensures positive patient identification
• 5. Perform registration in HIS as needed
• 6. Process reference lab testing as needed
• 7. Independently troubleshoot specimen-related problems
• 8. Assist with inventory and supply management, including supplies to others hospitals and/or customers
• 9. Maintain hardware and equipment as needed
• 10. Uses computer programs in laboratory and hospital-based systems to ensure accurate data entry and retrieval
• 11. Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

EDUCATION

HS Diploma or equivalency exam

EXPERIENCE

Experience not required

SPECIAL SKILLS

Excellent communication skills and customer service skills. Basic computer skills Consistently interacts with coworkers and customers in a positive manner. Cooperatively and proactively assists in other areas as needed in a teamwork-oriented environment. Maintains procedure knowledge and implements all new and revised procedures in real-time. Maintains all Quality Control and Quality Assurance standards at all times. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran.

YNHHS Requisition ID

187225