Specimen Intake & Accessioning Clerk I

PathGroup; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PathGroup in Birmingham, AL seeks an Accessioning Clerk to perform daily accessioning, data entry of patient demographics, and scanning of requisitions. The role includes verifying courier receipts, prioritizing specimens, and ensuring accuracy of orders.

Responsibilities also include handling paperwork, assisting clients, and maintaining strict privacy and security standards in a clinical laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 1-2 years of prior job-related experience preferred.
• Experience with data entry and scanning documents.
• Ability to follow privacy and security guidelines and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Receives and clocks in specimens from couriers; verifies receipt against courier logs.
• Prioritizes and sorts specimens for accessioning and processing.
• Performs data entry of patient demographics, clinical information, specimen source, and test orders into systems.
• Registers orders with accuracy and scans requisitions and related paperwork.
• Reviews requisitions for accuracy and documents errors for supervisor.
• Answers departmental calls and assists clients as needed.
• Maintains laboratory safety practices and adheres to procedures.
• Protects confidentiality and adheres to Corporate policies and Privacy/Security guidelines.

Skills

Data entry

Specimen handling

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

PathGroup in Birmingham, AL seeks an Accessioning Clerk to perform daily accessioning, data entry of patient demographics, and scanning of requisitions. The role includes verifying courier receipts, prioritizing specimens, and ensuring accuracy of orders.

Responsibilities also include handling paperwork, assisting clients, and maintaining strict privacy and security standards in a clinical laboratory environment.