Specimen Accessioner

American Health MW LLC; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunities

Continuing education opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Cross-training in multiple laboratory—

Cross-training in multiple laboratory

State-of-the-art laboratory equipment

Team-oriented culture

Commitment to quality patient care

Safety-focused workplace

Job summary

American Health Associates is seeking a Specimen Accessioner in St. Louis, Missouri to enter patient demographics and test information, process samples for in-house and reference testing, and ensure proper documentation.

The role requires data entry accuracy, ability to troubleshoot, and adherence to safety and quality processes. Join our team in a fast-paced clinical lab environment, with opportunities for growth, cross-training, and a supportive, team-oriented culture committed to quality

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).

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 specimens are delivered to the proper department and placed on the instrument.
• Must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, wear PPE, and support safety in the workplace.
• Ensure specimen stability and identify specimen errors, following procedures for correction and proper documentation.
• Support laboratory goals, policies, procedures, and philosophy.
• Prepare samples and paperwork to be sent to the appropriate reference lab or AHA location.
• Scan requisitions, run missing requisition report, and follow-up.

Skills

Data entry

Independent work

Clinical lab experience

Strong communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Specimen Accessioner — St. Louis, Missouri

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
• 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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