Accessioner

Job Title: Accessioning Clerk

Department: Laboratory

Reports To: Accessioning Supervisor

FLSA Status: Full-Time Non-Exempt Hourly

Prepared Date: March 19th 2021

Approved By: Human Resources

Approved Date:

Position Summary: The Accessioning clerk is responsible for the receiving sorting labeling and the processing of daily specimens that are to be analyzed and reported.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Receive packages from FedEx and samples from couriers

Sort samples according to protocol

Perform QA and specimen container check

Perform scanning and imaging for billing

Perform initial data entry in LIS

Prepare samples for send-outs to reference laboratories

Record discrepancies and communicating these errors to Supervisor and Client Services

Collaborates with other internal departments to achieve business demands

Other duties as directed by direct supervisor.

Non-Essential Duties: None

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); and one to three years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience accessioning specimens required.

Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience accessioning specimens preferred.

Certificates Licenses Registrations: None

Skills and Abilities:

Proficiency in Computer Skills including Microsoft Suite (i.e. Outlooks Teams)

Attention to detail

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong data entry skills

Exceptional time management skills

Efficiency in sorting and labeling.

Other Qualifications if applicable:

Ensure all company safety quality control and quality assurance standards are met

Knowledge of Standard of Operations (SOPs) related to performing patient phlebotomy and use of proper PPE

Maintain compliance with local federal HIPAA CLIA and CAP regulations.

Work Conditions:

Accessioning position requires extended periods of sitting or standing at a workstation while working on a computer.

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Must use fingers handles and arms 75% of time to perform the work of accessioning.