Location
Plymouth, MI | United States
Job description
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Accessioning Associate
Work Location: Plymouth, MI
Responsibilities:
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each responsibility competently. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibility. The responsibilities of a Processor include but are not necessarily limited to the following:
Accessioning Lab Specimens for Testing
- Organize, sort, accession and process patient samples for in-house testing and for any reference laboratories
- Interact with clients and patients for support questions.
- Accession based on commercial and R&D protocols
- Responsible for barcoding and verifying all documentation
- Perform manual entry of requisitions in the lab information system accurately in a timely manner. Ensure trained on LIMS and request help/support if any LIMS questions
- Validate and match information for specimens received; patient demographics, tests requested and billing information
- Responsible for verifying and reporting any inconsistencies in accessioning, data entry, specimen identification, and sample type to supervisor
- Complete any gaps in patient information through communication to clinicians, clinics, customer service or sales team, to ensure all information is obtained
- Support bill process by sending claims to ADS, to then be managed by Billing Department.
- Integrate with website for new clinic sign-ups and screen new clinicians per company screening protocols; Monitor ‘[email protected]’ and take actions
- Monitor and respond to “[email protected]”
- Process and verify send-out specimens before they are submitted to the reference laboratory
- Responsible for printing end of night report to verify that all specimens that were received in the lab were released into the lab information system
- Communicate daily tests completed and Turn Around Time for all tests
- Ensure accurate and organized (labeled) storage(fridge or freezer), at direction of Lab Director, for all specimens retained or being held until testing.
- Perform a thorough review of the processing area at the end of each shift to make sure all specimens are processed
- Prepare a report for customer service regarding any issues per shift
- Assist in the discarding of specimens into biohazard containers
- Perform clerical and administrative duties as needed
- Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations
- Perform all responsibilities independently with no direct supervision required
- Perform all other duties as assigned including laboratory administrative or bench related projects.
Competencies:
- Familiar with tube types, test request and medical terminology
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Critical thinking with efficient and effective problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage and execute multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines
- Ability to work well in a team environment that promotes inclusiveness and communication among team members
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Certified phlebotomy or medical assistant preferred
- Clinical laboratory experience required
- Training provided on the job
- Data entry skills are required
- Medical terminology skills preferred
Work Environment:
- Environmentally controlled laboratory environment
- Fast-paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations
- Frequent exposure to body fluids
- Possible exposure to infectious specimens, communicable diseases, toxic substances, and other conditions common to a laboratory environment
- Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as appropriate such as lab coats, face shields, gloves and masks
- Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members and other customers
Physical Demands:
- Frequent standing, walking, grasping, carrying and speaking
- Occasional sitting, reaching, bending and stooping
- Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds with assistance if needed
- Frequent use of computer, keyboard, phone, and copy and fax machine as needed
Phenomics Health -
Phenomics Health is a bioinformatics-based precision medicine platform company translating patient-specific and population-based medical big data into novel pharmacological clinical treatment decision support products and services. We offer a proprietary technology, the PredictMed Platform, designed to help clinicians and health systems optimize precision in the selection of appropriate medications, drug combinations and dosages that improve each patient's health, while also reducing adverse reactions. Our PrecīsMed platform represents a significant step forward in accurately assessing a patient’s complete medication profile. Physicians can finally see the full spectrum of medications present in the patient and identify appropriate dosing levels for therapeutic effectiveness. PrecīsMed can accurately assess prescribing trends, medication adherence and EHR coverage, as well as define medication concentrations in patients with comorbid disorders.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Clinical laboratory: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
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