Accessioning Clerk I

PathGroup•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Accessioning Clerk I, under the direction of the Accessioning Supervisor, performs daily accessioning activities, including receiving and accessioning specimens and scanning requisitions into the scan system. The role supports accurate specimen processing, client assistance, laboratory safety, and compliance with confidentiality, security, and corporate policies.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of prior job-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive and clock in specimens from couriers in a timely manner and verify specimens against courier logs.
Prioritize and sort specimens for accessioning and processing.
Enter patient demographics, clinical information, specimen source, and test orders from requisitions into computer systems; accession specimen containers as needed or required.
Check ordered tests for medical necessity requirements and ABN when applicable, and report orders lacking appropriate documentation to the supervisor.
Document problem cases appropriately.
Scan requisitions and related paperwork into the scan system and shred documents as needed.
Review requisitions against entered information for accuracy, document errors, forward documentation to the supervisor, and correct errors found.
Answer departmental phone calls and assist clients as needed.
Contribute to a positive work climate and the department and company team effort.
Follow laboratory safety precautions and procedures in procedure manuals.
Perform job responsibilities in alignment with industry security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect protected health information and other sensitive company data.
Follow the Corporate Compliance Program and corporate policies, including Privacy and Security policies.