Specimen Accessioner

American Health Associates, Inc.; Lawrence (IN); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Cross-training in multiple laboratory?

State-of-the-art laboratory equipment

Commitment to quality patient care

Safety-focused workplace

Job summary

American Health Associates is hiring for a full-time role in our Indiana laboratory operations. You will enter patient demographics and test information, process samples, troubleshoot issues, and help ensure specimens reach the correct department.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, data entry experience, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting. Strong communication with coworkers and patients is valued, and cross-training across disciplines is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Entry of patient demographics and test information into the computer system.
• Process and accession laboratory samples for in-house and reference lab testing.
• Troubleshoot problems when necessary.
• Prepare samples for testing and ensure proper routing to the correct department.

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 proper PPE, and support safety in the workplace.
• Ensure specimen stability and identify errors, with proper documentation and completion of work.
• Support laboratory goals, policies, procedures, and philosophy.
• Prepare 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 experience

Experience in a clinical laboratory

Ability to work independently

Excellent communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

• Advancement opportunities
• Cross-training in multiple laboratory disciplinesState-of-the-art laboratory equipment and technology
• 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.