About

• Description
• Specimen Accessioner
• American Health Associates is the premier clinical laboratory in the region, servicing over 3000 long-term care facilities. Additionally, AHA is one of the fastest growing independent labs in the nation. By investing in state-of-the-art technology and a skilled work force, we can offer a superior program focused on serving the long-term care industry.
• AHA's Specimen Accessioner supports the overall function of the Accessioning Department and maintains quality customer service always.
• Job Responsibilities
• · Enter patient demographic and test information accurately into the computer system.
• · Process and accession laboratory samples for in-house testing and reference lab testing.
• · Must be able to troubleshoot problems when necessary.
• · Set-up and prepare samples for testing and ensure that specimens are delivered to proper department for testing and placed on the instrument.
• · Must complete required annual training.
• · Complete procedures and work scheduled shift without interfering with the quality of work or the quality of patient care.
• · Needs to respond to changes in work schedule as necessary; continually use time to departmental advantage; perform well in busy work environment and aid other departments when necessary.
• · Must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• · Must maintain a clean and safe working environment, wear the proper personal protective equipment, and practice and support safety in the workplace.
• · Ensure specimen stability and identify specimen errors and follow procedures to correct problems including proper documentation.
• · Ensure proper completion of all work.
• · Must support Laboratory goals, policies, procedures, and philosophy.
• · Prepares samples and paperwork to be sent to appropriate reference lab
• Scan requisitions, run missing requisition report, and follow-up.
• Requirements
• Requirements
• · High School diploma or equivalent
• · Type minimum 40-wpm with minimal errors
• · Data Entry experience
• · Experience in a clinical laboratory setting
• · Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• · Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with co-workers, clients, patients and/or visitors

• If you are qualified and interested in this position, please submit your updated resume and give us a chance to learn more about you!
• AHA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER!