Accessioning Coordinator
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The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University''s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
A strong internal candidate has been identified for this position, however, we are still accepting applications from other qualified candidates.
Position Summary
An Accessioning Coordinator is being sought in the Division of Personalized Genomic Medicine (PGM) within the Department of Pathology & Cell Biology. Working under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, the Accessioning Coordinator will be responsible for administrative and clerical tasks associated with specimen receiving and reporting. Working within various Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), the candidate will document all relevant specimen and test information to ensure accurate processing of downstream laboratory tests. The candidate will also answer phones and correspond via email with ordering providers, vendors, and any other individuals who contact the laboratory. The candidate must ensure compliance with all standard operating procedures (SOPs), including safety and general laboratory protocols, and all relevant regulatory requirements. A strict attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment is crucial. Occasional specimen transport is also required.
Responsibilities
Administrative/Clerical Responsibilities - 85%
Oversee the sample entry area of the laboratory including logging into appropriate databases and rejection logs
Assist with customer questions concerning pre-analytical details and general inquiries
Receive, sort, and accession all biological specimens that are sent to the laboratory
Serve as an expert on accessioning policies within our LIS systems, Cerner LabSeq and Epic Beaker
Ensure accurate labeling and proper handling of specimens
Identify any non-conformities in workflows and document appropriately
Lead troubleshooting and support quality improvement initiatives in the pre-analytical area of the laboratory
Maintain accurate and organized records according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Update pre-analytical SOPs on an ongoing basis to stay consistent with actual practice
Ensure compliance with all SOPs, including safety, general laboratory protocols, and all relevant regulatory requirements
Communicate effectively with ordering providers, vendors, and laboratory staff
Serve as the liaison between the core lab and anatomic pathology lab supervisors and accessioning teams for all pre-analytical issues
Receive and log packages in a timely manner
Maintain cleanliness and organization in the accessioning area
Establish an ongoing relationship with the billing and preauthorization teams to facilitate optimizing these workflows
Perform all tasks above in a timely manner for optimal test processing
Specimen Transport -10%
Pick up and return slides and specimens from various locations as needed
Other related duties assigned -5%
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus two years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.