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Southern Maryland Medical Group

Specimen Accessioner

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What they do

A Laboratory Specimen Processor catalogs specimens in a medical laboratory for use by other health care workers, including laboratory technicians, nurses, and physicians. Specimens can include blood samples, bacteria cultures, and even organs. Receives specimens, enters specimen data into a computer system, prepares samples for further laboratory analysis, and transports specimens to other labs and clinical departments.

$42,984 / year median in Maryland

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Specimen Accessioner Southern Maryland Medical Group Camp Springs, MD Job Details Full-time $18 - $19 an hour 10 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications PCR machines Medical office experience High school diploma or GED Clinical laboratory experience Medical laboratory equipment Bachelor's degree Attention to detail Associate's degree Clinical chemistry testing Full Job Description About nuCare Medical Solutions, Inc. nuCare Medical Solutions, Inc. helps healthcare teams build, manage, and optimize in-house diagnostic laboratories. We focus on improving testing workflows, quality, and compliance to support faster, more reliable clinical decisions. Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented Accessioner for an immediate opening in our high-complexity laboratory in Columbia, MD. The ideal candidate will accurately receive, process, and track clinical specimens to ensure seamless downstream testing workflows. Key Responsibilities
  • Unpack, sort, and inspect incoming specimen deliveries with strict adherence to chain-of-custody and safety protocols.
  • Review test requisition forms to identify and verify all necessary patient and physician information.
  • Match specimen vial identifiers accurately with requisition documentation to eliminate discrepancies.
  • Resolve missing, incomplete, or discrepant sample information by contacting client offices or following standard operating procedures.
  • Enter specimen data efficiently and accurately into the laboratory information system (LIS). Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a science-related field preferred.
  • Previous experience in a clinical laboratory, medical office, or specimen accessioning environment.
  • Strong data entry skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-complexity laboratory setting. Schedule & Shifts
  • Weekdays, weekends, and evening shifts as required.
  • Shift options include 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, or flexible part-time hours (16-40 hours per week). Benefits
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
Pay:
$18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Application Question(s): Do you have experience operating Immunology, Hematology, and Clinical Chemistry equipment? __ __ __ _
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
Lab Technician:
2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
PCR & Molecular (Required) Clinical Chemistry Experience (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Camp Springs, MD 20746: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance