Specimen Accessioner

American Health Associates, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; 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

Commitment to quality patient care

Flexible scheduling options

Safety-focused workplace

Job summary

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

You will troubleshoot issues, ensure proper delivery of specimens, and maintain a clean, safe workspace while supporting quality patient care. Join a team committed to accuracy and career growth with opportunities for cross-training and continuing education.

Qualifications

• Data entry of patient demographics and test information.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems when necessary.
• Must maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication with co-workers, clients, patients.

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

Laboratory experience

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Description

SPECIMEN ACCESSIONER – CINCINNATI, Ohio

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. By investing in state-of-the-art technology and a skilled workforce, we can offer a superior program focused on serving the long-term care industry.

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 we offer

• Competitive pay
• Overtime opportunities (when applicable)
• Continuing education opportunities
• Career 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

Requirements

Minimum 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

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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