Data Entry Specialist / Accessioner (Medical Field)

Company: Laboratory Corporation of America
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: January 15, 2020

Job Description:

Integrated Genetics is seeking a Data Entry Specialist/Accessioner to join its team in Santa Fe, NM. Integrated Genetics is a division of laboratory Corporation of America and is dedicated to providing quality patient care. The Data Entry Specialist/Accessioner is responsible for manually entering testing data requests into the Laboratory Information Management system, and sort and prepares samples for pick up. We know our strength and competitive advantage comes from our people so we strive to maintain a motivated team and an environment that supports diversity, encourages creativity, and most importantly, fosters innovation.Responsibilities:

• Accurately enter data into the Laboratory Information Management System. Prepare and organize written data, reports, and other documents
• Responsible for the presorting, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory
• Unpack specimens from branches or ports and routes specimens by type to various staging areas
• Prepare all specimens received for testing in designated laboratory departments or locations
• Triage specimens for routing to appropriate processing locations.
• Prepare excess specimen samples for storage and resolves and document problem specimens
• Adhere to quality control guidelines to ensure integrity of laboratory specimens and accurate data entryRequirements
  • High School diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience with data entry or accessioning experience
  • Ability to type at a minimum of 5000 key strokes per hour is required
  • Must be able to read and understand complex directions
  • Ability to follow lab safety practices when working with hazardous materials
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment and maintain production and quality standards determined by the clinical laboratory
  • Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
  • Ability to work the following shift: Tuesday-Saturday 8:00am to 4:45pm, with overtime and rotating Mondays.Shift1ScheduleTuesday-Saturday 8:00am to 4:45pmAs an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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