Lab Accessioner

WellNow•Alsip, IL

34d•$20

About The Position

Accessioners play a crucial role in the laboratory setting, handling a variety of responsibilities that ensure the smooth operation of specimen processing. They receive, verify, and enter patient information into LIMs systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HIPAA and CLIA regulations. In addition, they assist in maintaining overall documentation involving transport and receipt of samples and associated clerical duties. Accessioners also organize patient samples for laboratory workflow. This role will be a 10-hour shift, 4 days a week, including weekends. The hours of operation are 5am-7pm. The schedule can change as business needs change.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Strong critical thinking skills and ability to multitask.
Basic computer skills
Capable of working well on a team and independently
Detail-oriented with proven ability to work effectively under conditions requiring accuracy
At least one year of experience in an office laboratory or medical office
Minimum High School degree or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

Detail data entry base on patients requisitions and assist with various administrative and clerical functions.
Receive, sort, enter samples of human specimen into LIMS.
Manage molecular processing, customer care accounts, frozen splits, send outs.
Accession routine, stat, send out orders of patient samples.
Prepare specimens for FedEx shipments or Courier Pick up.
Follow company policies and procedures, including OSHA guidelines.
Maintain cleanliness of lab station and perform QC checks on tests request.
File all paperwork in order and distribute to the appropriate QC files
Assist with quality assurance audits
Adhere to OSHA regulations, safety policies, and blood borne pathogen guidelines.
Verify patient information and enter ordered tests into the medical database in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Follow the correct instruction to order in-house and send out tests, labeling and centrifugation specimens.
Maintain patient confidentiality as required by HIPAA, as well as a proper chain of custody for irreplaceable specimens.
Enter requisition information into LIMS for processing, print labels according to tests order on requisition, print appropriate labels.
Verify Medicaid and insurance coverage for incoming patients.
Utilize the LIMS and reference SOP materials to ensure that the correct specimen types are received for each test request.
Perform a variety of clinical support duties such stocking supplies and assisting with inventory
Stay up to date on all forms of communication, including but not limited to: email, and Teams.
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