Lab Accessioner (Part-Time)

Midwest Express Clinic

Archer Heights, IL

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Part-time
SKILLS
Clinical Laboratory, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Data Entry, Data Quality, Demographics, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Healthcare, High School Diploma, Inventory Management, Laboratory, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Systems, Maintain Compliance, Medical Assistance, OSHA, Organizational Skills, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Sample/Specimen Processing, Specimen Collection, Specimens/Samples, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Player
LOCATION
Archer Heights, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

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
Preferred Experience (Not Required)
  • Experience with laboratory information systems (LIS)
  • Experience with Experity EMR
  • Understanding of specimen collection types (urine, blood, swabs)
  • Knowledge of laboratory rejection criteria
Work Environment
  • 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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Midwest Express Clinic