Specimen Accession Specialist

PathGroup; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PathGroup in Nashville, TN is seeking an Accessioning Clerk to perform daily accessioning tasks, receive specimens, log information, and scan requisitions into the system. This on-site role supports the accessioning workflow and data integrity in a clinical laboratory setting.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, with 1–2 years of related experience preferred. Candidates should demonstrate attention to detail and adherence to privacy and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must have standard high school education or equivalent.
• Experience with data entry and handling specimens is preferred.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Receives and clocks in specimens from couriers and verifies logs.
• Prioritizes and sorts specimens for accessioning and processing.
• Performs data entry of patient demographics and test orders into systems.
• Scans requisitions and paperwork into the scan system and archives as needed.
• Ensures accuracy of requisitions and corrects errors with supervision.
• Answers department calls and assists clients when required.
• Adheres to lab safety and privacy policies at all times.

Skills

Data entry

Specimen accessioning

Quality checks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

PathGroup in Nashville, TN is seeking an Accessioning Clerk to perform daily accessioning tasks, receive specimens, log information, and scan requisitions into the system. This on-site role supports the accessioning workflow and data integrity in a clinical laboratory setting.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, with 1–2 years of related experience preferred. Candidates should demonstrate attention to detail and adherence to privacy and safety standards.