Laboratory Assistant 1 (Accessioning)
About The Position
The Laboratory Assistant 1 (Accessioning) performs all data entry processes needed or required to facilitate the accurate reporting of all laboratory specimens. To help maintain specimen integrity and facilitate accurate billing. To provide a smooth workflow within the department that facilitates the accurate and timely accessioning of cases received and forwarding them to the appropriate department for testing and reporting. The successful incumbent must be self-motivated, and self-directed while successfully functioning within a high-performing team and operation. Avero Diagnostics operates on a 24/7/365 basis; individuals may be required to work various shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. It is required to have schedule flexibility with and without advanced notice.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required
- Active and valid US State-Issued Driver’s License with acceptable motor vehicle record as defined and approved by the company’s vehicle insurance carrier.
- Minimum 6 months of experience required in a high demand, fast-paced, exceptional customer/patient service environment.
- Proficiency with computers and strong, quick, and accurate data entry/typing skills.
- Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.
- Ability to recognize, read, and process data entry of numbers and text quickly and accurately.
- Maintains confidentiality at all levels and consistently acts with high integrity.
- Consistently delivers high-quality work on time and takes responsibility for outcomes.
- Builds and sustains effective relationships with team members across all organizational levels.
- Exhibits professional communication abilities, including listening, writing, and speaking fluently and effectively in English.
- Works effectively both collaboratively within a team and independently with minimal supervision.
- Thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments, managing competing priorities and frequent interruptions with ease.
- Functions as a responsible, organized initiative-taker with excellent time management, follow-through, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
- Possesses strong analytical and research skills with an initiative-taking approach to identifying, assessing, and resolving complex challenges and processes.
- Skilled in utilizing various software applications, including MS Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, and healthcare databases/systems.
- Maintains regular, reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Maintains a professional appearance, communication style, and demeanor.
Nice To Haves
- A college degree is a plus.
- Laboratory or healthcare environment experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Maintains universal precautions during all aspects of processing.
- Unpack specimens received in the laboratory and correctly identify all necessary information on a test requisition.
- Accession of specimens into the laboratory information system(s).
- Accurately utilizes accession logs.
- Ensures compliance with all local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations.
- Recognizes mistakes on test requisitions and acts appropriately whether they are from the client or inside the department. If it cannot be resolved, they will bring it to the attention of the department supervisor.
- Identifies correct documentation and procedures for missing or discrepant information and questionable specimen integrity.
- Properly and accurately prints labels with corresponding electronically assigned case identifiers to specimen vials and paperwork.
- Demonstrates proper use of computer software used in the laboratory.
- Efficiently and accurately collates all paperwork received with specimens including insurance information and private patient information.
- Performs laboratory send-outs.
- Prepares specimen shipments while ensuring all shipping requirements and regulations are followed.
- As needed, transports all specimens for shipment to the designated carrier(s).
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer
- Strives to provide a workplace free of discrimination and harassment
- Committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities by applicable laws.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
