Specimen Accessioning Specialist I

Pathgroup-; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathgroup is seeking an Accessioning Clerk to support the accessioning and data entry of specimens in a fast-paced laboratory environment. The role includes receiving, logging, and processing specimens, as well as scanning requisitions and maintaining accurate records.

The successful candidate will have a High School Diploma (or GED) and 1–2 years of related experience. This on-site position requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and adherence to lab safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Performs data entry of patient demographics, clinical information, and test orders.
• Receives and clocks in specimens from couriers and verifies courier logs.
• Answers department phone calls and assists clients as needed.

Responsibilities

• Receives and clocks in specimens from couriers timely; verifies that specimens recorded on courier logs are received.
• Prioritizes and sorts specimens appropriately for accessioning and processing.
• Performs data entry login of patient demographics, clinical information, specimen source, and test(s) orders from requisitions into computer systems.
• Checks test(s) ordered for medical necessity requirements and ABN if applicable.
• Documents all problem cases appropriately.
• Scans requisitions and related paperwork into the scan system and shreds documents as needed.
• Reviews requisitions for accuracy and forwards errors to supervisor for correction.
• Contributes to a positive work climate and teamwork within the department and company.
• Follows laboratory safety procedures and confidentiality policies.

Skills

Data entry

Phone support

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pathgroup is seeking an Accessioning Clerk to support the accessioning and data entry of specimens in a fast-paced laboratory environment. The role includes receiving, logging, and processing specimens, as well as scanning requisitions and maintaining accurate records.

The successful candidate will have a High School Diploma (or GED) and 1–2 years of related experience. This on-site position requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and adherence to lab safety protocols.