Part-Time Laboratory Data Entry Accessioner

As a Laboratory Accessioner, you will play a critical role in ensuring patient specimens are received, processed, and documented accurately so testing can begin promptly while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unpack, inspect, and accession incoming laboratory specimens.
• Accurately enter patient demographics, physician information, insurance details, and test orders into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Verify specimen integrity and ensure all required documentation accompanies each sample.
• Process specimens and prepare them for laboratory testing according to established procedures.
• Ensure all necessary information is complete so laboratory personnel can begin testing without delay.
• Manage the specimen workflow from arrival through resulting while maintaining accurate chain-of-custody documentation.
• Monitor and track specimen status to ensure timely processing and reporting.
• Communicate professionally with physician offices, healthcare facilities, and patients regarding specimen requirements, missing information, and access to laboratory results.
• Manage incoming and outgoing phone calls while providing exceptional customer service.
• Monitor Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams throughout each workday, promptly responding to emails, messages, and assigned tasks.
• Complete and follow up on tasks assigned through Outlook and Teams, ensuring timely communication and resolution of outstanding items.
• Work collaboratively with laboratory personnel to resolve discrepancies quickly and efficiently.
• Maintain organized records while complying with HIPAA and all laboratory quality standards.
• Perform additional administrative and laboratory support duties as assigned.

We are seeking a detail-oriented, dependable, and motivated Part-Time Data Entry Accessioner to join our laboratory team. The ideal candidate will have prior laboratory accessioning experience and thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, organization, and exceptional communication are essential., * Minimum 3 years of laboratory accessioning experience required.

• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory, reference laboratory, or medical diagnostic laboratory is required.
• Strong data entry skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience working with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
• Knowledge of laboratory specimen handling, medical terminology, and accessioning procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a collaborative team environment.
• Professional demeanor with outstanding customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams, with the ability to manage daily communications and assigned tasks effectively.
• Ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced laboratory setting.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in a healthcare or laboratory-related field preferred.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and general computer applications.
• Must consistently monitor and respond to Outlook emails, Microsoft Teams messages, and assigned tasks on a daily basis.
• Must be willing to complete and successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Reliable and punctual.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• A strong team player with a positive, professional attitude.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Responsive, accountable, and proactive in completing assigned tasks and communicating with team members.
• Committed to providing exceptional service to our patients and healthcare partners.

If you have laboratory accessioning experience and are looking to join a team dedicated to quality, accuracy, and outstanding patient service, we'd love to hear from you.

Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, * Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance