Specimen Accessioner: Fast-Paced Lab Data Entry & Growth

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

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