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Actalent

14d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Data
    Healthcare
  • Nashville

AI generated summary

  • You must have typing/data entry experience, detail orientation, and preferred medical lab experience. Entry-level biology/lab candidates with good data entry skills are also acceptable.
  • You will receive and verify specimens, triage and sort them, perform data entry, check orders for accuracy, document issues, scan paperwork, and assist clients via phone.

Requirements

  • - Typing / data entry experience required.
  • - Medical laboratory experience preferred.
  • - Must be detail oriented.
  • - Working closely with the Accessioning side.
  • - More technical and need to have good data entry skills.
  • - Prior lab experience preferred, good data entry skills.
  • - Will accept entry level biology or lab candidates.

Responsibilities

  • - Receives specimens from couriers and verifies that specimens recorded on courier logs are received.
  • - Triages, prioritizes, and sorts specimens appropriately for accessioning and processing.
  • - Performs data entry login of patient demographics, clinical information, specimen source, and test(s) orders from specimen requisitions into computer systems and accessions specimen containers as needed or required.
  • - Checks test(s) ordered for medical necessity requirements and ABN if applicable. Documents any orders, which are lacking appropriate documentation to supervisor.
  • - Documents all problem cases appropriately.
  • - Scans requisitions and all related paperwork, into the scan system, and shreds documents as needed.
  • - Reviews specimen requisitions against data entry of requisition information, for accuracy, documents errors noted and forwards documentation to supervisor, and corrects errors found.
  • - Answers departmental phone calls and assists clients as needed.

FAQs

What shift will the Accessioner work?

The Accessioner will work on the third shift.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Accessioner?

The primary responsibilities include receiving and verifying specimens, triaging and sorting specimens, performing data entry of patient demographics, checking test orders for medical necessity, scanning requisitions, and answering departmental phone calls.

Is prior laboratory experience required for this position?

Prior laboratory experience is preferred but not required. We will also accept entry-level biology or lab candidates.

What type of skills are required for the Accessioner position?

Required skills include specimen processing, accessioning, laboratory knowledge, and strong data entry abilities.

How important is attention to detail in this role?

Attention to detail is crucial in this role, as the Accessioner must accurately process and enter information related to specimens and requisitions.

What kind of training will be provided for new hires in this role?

Specific training details have not been mentioned in the job description, but new hires can expect orientation related to specimen handling, data entry procedures, and the software systems used in the department.

Will the Accessioner need to interact with clients?

Yes, the Accessioner will be responsible for answering departmental phone calls and assisting clients as needed.

Is this position suitable for someone without prior experience in a lab?

Yes, the position is suitable for entry-level candidates, and individuals without prior lab experience are encouraged to apply if they possess good data entry skills.

What qualifications are required for the Accessioner position?

Qualifications include typing and data entry experience, preferred medical laboratory experience, and a detail-oriented approach to work.

How does Actalent promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Actalent promotes diversity and inclusion by hiring diverse talent, maintaining an inclusive environment, building a culture of care and engagement, and ensuring growth opportunities for all employees.

Actalent

An Engineering and Sciences Services Company | People to Possible

Human Resources
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Mission & Purpose

Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent’s global footprint and flexible delivery models ensure access to specialized talent where and when you need it. We promote consultant engagement through professional development and provide experiences to ensure continuous learning. Our people are the difference. Our expertise spans capabilities in engineering including product and manufacturing, systems and software, construction management, environmental, architecture and civil; and power and utilities. We focus on sciences capabilities in laboratory sciences, healthcare, and clinical research. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.