Specimen Accessioner

American Health Associates, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

American Health Associates, Inc. is hiring for a Specimen Accessioner in Louisville, KY. This full-time position involves entering patient information, processing samples, and ensuring proper workflow across departments.

The role requires a high school diploma, data entry experience, and strong communication skills in a clinical lab setting. You will be part of a mobile team focused on reliable diagnostics and patient care, with opportunities for advancement and ongoing education in laboratory

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.

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.
• 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.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, wear the proper personal protective equipment, and practice and support safety in the workplace.
• Ensure specimen stability and identify specimen errors and follow procedures to correct problems including proper documentation and proper completion of all work.
• 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 - Louisville, KY

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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