Job Summary

The position of accession clerk is to receive, sort and provide accurate data entry for all specimens entering the laboratory. The accession clerk accurately transposes accession numbers generated for each specimen to cassettes and slides. The accession clerk will follow the direction of the supervisor while taking initiative in performing and promoting quality and efficiency within the department. The accession clerk will be trained in the expected task in order to meet the competency set by the department.

Major Responsibilities Receive, log, sort and assign accession number and maintain identifying number

Specimen entry, labeling specimens and slides and printing cassettes

Scanning and verifying documents

EH billing

Maintain safe work environment

Responsible for following established safety guidelines

Promotes supportive departmental communication with customers and employees

Knowledge of acceptance and rejection of specimen

Maintaining department inventory of supplies and equipment

Other duties as assigned Minimum Requirements High school diploma or GED

Previous data entry experience

Medical background preferred

Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, and laboratory values a plus