Specimen Accessioner

American Health Associates, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunities

Continuing education opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Cross-training in multiple laboratory

Safety-focused workplace

Job summary

American Health Associates, Inc. seeks a Specimen Accessioner in Cincinnati, OH to accurately enter patient demographics and test information, and to process samples for in-house and reference lab testing.

Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma, data entry experience, and prior work in a clinical laboratory. The role requires independent work, strong communication skills, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Data entry experience in a clinical setting.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with coworkers, clients and patients.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient demographic and test information into the computer system.
• Process and accession laboratory samples for testing.
• Troubleshoot problems when necessary.
• Prepare samples for testing and ensure delivery to the correct department.
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and safety.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace and use proper PPE.
• Ensure specimen stability, identify errors and document corrections.
• Support lab goals, policies and procedures.
• Prepare samples and paperwork for reference labs or AHA locations.
• Scan requisitions and follow up on missing ones.

Skills

Data Entry experience

Experience in a clinical laboratory

Independent worker

Excellent communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Specimen Accessioner — Cincinnati, OH

American Health Associates | Full-time | Now hiring

Who we are

American Health Associates is the nation’s largest clinical reference laboratory dedicated to long-term care — bringing 35 years of diagnostic excellence to patients in 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide, powered by 14 full-service, CAP-accredited laboratories. Our mission is simple: empower patients with better diagnostics, wherever they are. Our mobile team is how care gets home.

The role

• 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

What you bring

• 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

What we offer

• Competitive pay
• Overtime opportunities (when applicable)
• Continuing education opportunities
• Advancement opportunities
• Cross-training in multiple laboratory disciplines
• State-of-the-art laboratory equipment and technology
• Team-oriented culture
• Commitment to quality patient care
• Flexible scheduling options (depending on position)
• Safety-focused workplace

American Health Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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