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.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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.
Stay up to date all TAGU learning
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
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
EDUCATION:
Minimum High School degree or equivalent required.
REQUIRED LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION:
None
MENTAL AND VISUAL REQUIREMENTS:
Works in clean, smoke-free and well-lighted spaces.
Exposure to frequent deadlines/ must have ability to handle stress effectively, subject to frequent interruptions
Must have good visual and hearing acuity.
Must be able to utilize keyboard and view computer screens up to 90% of shift.
Must be able to follow directions and plan fairly complex processes & workflow
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, grasp, handle or feel, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend, climb, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions of hands and/or wrists.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, repeatedly bend and twist, and standing for up to 10-12 hours daily
EMPLOYER’S DISCLAIMER:
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
The company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee’s job duties at any time at its sole discretion.