Specimen Accessioner
Averhealth
Summary
Averhealth is looking for a dedicated Specimen Accessioner I to service our state-of-the-art Laboratory in Hazelwood, MO. This position is Full-Time working 40+ hours per week with overtime eligibility. This is a great way to gain skills to start a career in the medical, addiction services, law enforcement, or emergency services field and a great opportunity for you as you will be working with those struggling with addiction.
Job description
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepares specimen (urine) for analysis by receiving, opening and pipetting in accordance with our standard operation procedures
- Prepares excess specimen samples for storage
- Enters sample information into the software database
- Disposes of samples after the analysis is complete
- Sends supplies to Averhealth sites as needed
- Maintains cleanliness of accessioning work areas
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Outstanding attention to detail
- Ability to perform routine tasks with no errors
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume setting
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to pass a color blind test, accommodations made if not
- Skill in the use of computers, especially applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience required
- Previous experience accessioning samples preferred
- Previous experience in a lab setting preferred
- Experience in a position requiring completion of a routine task is highly desirable
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience required
- Outstanding attention to detail
- Ability to perform routine tasks with no errors
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume setting
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to pass a color blind test, accommodations made if not
- Skill in the use of computers, especially applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Previous experience accessioning samples preferred
- Previous experience in a lab setting preferred
- Experience in a position requiring completion of a routine task is highly desirable
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Community Outreach Program
- Company Paid Training Program
- Uniform Allowance
- Employee Discounts
Company overview
Averhealth is a specialized healthcare services company focused on substance abuse testing and monitoring solutions. The company provides comprehensive drug testing services for various sectors including healthcare, criminal justice, workplace safety, and addiction treatment programs. Averhealth offers a range of testing methodologies including urine, oral fluid, and hair follicle testing, along with sophisticated laboratory analysis and reporting systems. Their services are designed to support substance abuse prevention, treatment compliance monitoring, and rehabilitation programs. The company plays a critical role in the mental health and addiction treatment ecosystem by providing reliable testing data that helps healthcare providers, courts, and employers make informed decisions about treatment plans and compliance monitoring. Averhealth's technology-driven approach includes electronic reporting systems and data management platforms that streamline the testing process and ensure accurate, timely results for clients across multiple sectors.