Specimen Accessioner

American Health MW LLC; Lawrence (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Advancement opportunities

Cross-training in laboratory Discipl.

State-of-the-art equipment

Team-oriented culture

Quality patient care focus

Safety-focused workplace

Job summary

American Health Associates is seeking a Specimen Accessioner in Lawrence, Indiana. The role focuses on accurate data entry, specimen accessioning, and ensuring proper handling and documentation of samples for in-house and reference lab testing.

Responsibilities include processing specimens, troubleshooting issues, maintaining a safe workspace, and coordinating with reference labs. The position is full-time and offers opportunities for advancement within a state-of-the-art laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Data entry experience is required.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting is preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

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

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Specimen Accessioner — Lawrence, Indiana

American Health Associates | Full-time

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
• 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.