Lab Accessioner (Part-Time)

Position Overview
Midwest Express Clinic is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Lab Accessioner to support our growing in-house laboratory operations. This individual plays a critical role in ensuring specimens are received, processed, and entered accurately into our laboratory information system (LIS) and EMR.
This is a part-time morning position (20 hours per week) ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment and values precision, accountability, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, and accession incoming patient specimens
• Confirm patient demographic and specimen information accuracy in EMR/LIS
• Label, sort, and prepare specimens for internal processing or external reference labs
• Identify and flag rejected or compromised specimens per lab protocol
• Communicate specimen discrepancies to clinical teams promptly
• Maintain accurate documentation and chain-of-custody procedures
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory regulatory standards
• Maintain clean and organized accessioning workspace
• Assist with specimen storage, tracking, and inventory management
• Support quality control initiatives and reporting accuracy

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous healthcare, laboratory, medical assistant, or specimen handling experience preferred
• Strong data entry and computer skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures precisely
• Comfortable working independently during early morning hours
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with clinical staff

• Experience with laboratory information systems (LIS)
• Experience with Experity EMR
• Understanding of specimen collection types (urine, blood, swabs)
• Knowledge of laboratory rejection criteria

• Clinical healthcare setting
• Fast-paced environment during morning specimen intake
• Requires standing, light lifting, and handling of biohazard materials
• Appropriate PPE provided and required

EXPERIENCE: 1-2 YEARS

WORK HOUR AND SHIFTS:
Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM or 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

This role has an expected range of $17-$20 per hour

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