Lab Accessioner (Part-Time)

Midwest Express Clinic•Chicago, IL

13d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Midwest Express Clinic is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Lab Accessioner to support our growing in-house laboratory operations. This individual plays a critical role in ensuring specimens are received, processed, and entered accurately into our laboratory information system (LIS) and EMR. This is a part-time morning position (20 hours per week) ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment and values precision, accountability, and teamwork.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Previous healthcare, laboratory, medical assistant, or specimen handling experience preferred
Strong data entry and computer skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to follow standard operating procedures precisely
Comfortable working independently during early morning hours
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with clinical staff

Nice To Haves

Experience with laboratory information systems (LIS)
Experience with Experity EMR
Understanding of specimen collection types (urine, blood, swabs)
Knowledge of laboratory rejection criteria

Responsibilities

Receive, verify, and accession incoming patient specimens
Confirm patient demographic and specimen information accuracy in EMR/LIS
Label, sort, and prepare specimens for internal processing or external reference labs
Identify and flag rejected or compromised specimens per lab protocol
Communicate specimen discrepancies to clinical teams promptly
Maintain accurate documentation and chain-of-custody procedures
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory regulatory standards
Maintain clean and organized accessioning workspace
Assist with specimen storage, tracking, and inventory management
Support quality control initiatives and reporting accuracy