Specimen Access & Lab Data Entry Specialist

American Health MW LLC; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunities

Continuing education opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Cross-training in multiple laboratory

State-of-the-art laboratory equipment

Team-oriented culture

Safety-focused workplace

Flexible scheduling options

Job summary

American Health Associates is seeking a Specimen Accessor in Farmington Hills, MI to accurately enter patient data and test information into the computer system. The role involves processing samples for in-house and reference lab testing, troubleshooting when needed, and ensuring proper specimen handling and documentation.

The position requires a high school diploma and data entry experience, with strong communication and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Data Entry experience.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with co-workers, clients, patients and/or visitors.

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

Communication

Independence

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

American Health Associates is seeking a Specimen Accessor in Farmington Hills, MI to accurately enter patient data and test information into the computer system. The role involves processing samples for in-house and reference lab testing, troubleshooting when needed, and ensuring proper specimen handling and documentation.

The position requires a high school diploma and data entry experience, with strong communication and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced lab environment.