Laboratory Accessioner Supervisor

About the role

The Laboratory Accessioner Supervisor leads the daily operations of specimen accessioning within a clinical laboratory environment. This role ensures accurate tracking, labeling, and processing of samples while serving as a key liaison between clinicians, patients, and laboratory staff.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee administrative support for clinical lab operations.
• Review logs and track delivery of lab specimens, ensuring correct barcodes and labeling.
• Manage and respond to laboratory‑related inquiries and service requests.
• Process samples according to SOPs and accession incoming specimens.
• Address urgent customer requests and escalate issues to department leadership.
• Resolve complex issues and communicate solutions to clients.
• Verify requisitions are scanned into the laboratory information system and disposed of per HIPAA guidelines.
• Collaborate with providers to schedule appointments following division guidelines and resource availability.
• Monitor patient self‑pay responsibilities and assist in reducing accounts receivable.
• Ensure compliance with UHealth policies, state and federal regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of laboratory information.
• Supervise daily activities of Laboratory Accessioner personnel and drive performance improvements.
• Identify and control workflow errors and maintain quality standards.
• Oversee inventory systems, laboratory cooling units, and instrument functionality, reporting to the Director of Laboratory Services.

Required profile

• Proven experience supervising laboratory accessioning staff.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with clinicians, patients, and external partners.
• Ability to manage urgent requests and prioritize workload.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and confidentiality requirements.
• Detail‑oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality control.
• Familiarity with laboratory policies and state/federal regulations.

Required skills

• Laboratory Information System (LIS) operation.
• Specimen accessioning and barcode labeling.
• HIPAA‑compliant data handling.
• Inventory management for laboratory supplies and equipment.