Histology Accessioning Clerk I

Essential Functions

• Receive specimens, verify against manifests/logs received.
• Perform data entry login of patient information, specimen information, and/or test(s) orders into computer system.
• Print slide labels and affix to designated slides.
• Scan requisitions and all related paperwork into the scan system.
• Review specimen requisitions against data entry of requisition information for accuracy, document errors noted, and forward documentation to supervisor, and correct errors found.
• Communicate with client and/or appropriate PathGroup team regarding discrepancies or problems that require resolution.
• Deliver labeled slides promptly to histology lab staff for staining and/or scanning.
• Manage temporary filing of client slides and/or blocks and retrieve slides and blocks as needed.
• Manage the return of slides and blocks to client for permanent filing.
• Answer departmental phone calls and assist clients as needed.
• Contribute to a positive work climate and to the team effort of the department and company.
• Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
• Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry's best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.

Qualifications

• Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.