Data Entry Specialist

Antech Accessioner/Data Entry Specialist

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that's why we're inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other's growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

Schedule: 8am - 4:30pm Tuesday - Saturday

The Target Pay Rate for this position is $15 hourly. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

Purpose Of Job:

The Accessioner/Data Entry Specialist enters patient, client and test information into the Laboratory Information System. They also receive and prepare samples for laboratory analyses and tests.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Entry of information from test requisition forms.
• Verify and reconcile information on test requisition with the sample information previously ordered entry.
• Properly route non-matching "problem" test requisitions to PI.
• Assists other lab personnel with specimen storage.
• Ensures documents are completed according to established SOPs. May sort incoming specimens for processing. Prepares and ships supplies, including processing related documentation. Performs variety of administrative duties, such as answering and routing incoming calls, maintaining visitor logs and other related activities.
• Generate and send reports.
• Assists with archiving of study related documentaion.
• Completes all documentation in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (21CFR Part 58)
• Knowledge of medical and laboratory terminology, specimen processing procedures and equipment helpful.
• Consult with senior peers on non-complex tasks to learn through experience.
• Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments.
• Basic skills with moderate level of proficiency.
• Applies job skills and lab policies and procedures to complete a variety of tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• We share a collaborative obligation to ensure that we conduct ourselves in the utmost ethical manner and that we hold each other accountable to the values and standards of the organization. Every employee has the responsibility to ask questions, seek guidance, and report concerns and/or violations of company policy or ethical standards. Antech Diagnostics has several processes in place to communicate with leadership and expects that employees will have a commitment to integrity and uncompromising values.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent, 2- or 4-year degree in science related field preferred.
• Laboratory and or GLP experience a plus

Required Skills And Abilities:

• Laboratory skills, with experience helpful
• General science background, including hematology/chemistry helpful
• Attention to detail
• Organized with ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Communication skills, both verbal and written
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Basic math, interpretive and analytical skills.
• Data entry skills required
• Personal computer skills, including strong typing ability and proficient use of Microsoft Office

Physical Demands:

• Extensive sitting, and computer use
• Heavy keyboarding and manual dexterity
• Extend and reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers
• Occasionally required to bend, kneel, stoop, or crouch
• May be required to lift, move, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing ability to effectively communicate via the telephone and in person
• Ability to communicate verbally on the phone and in person
• Fluency in the English language
• Extended hours may be needed

Work Environment:

• Laboratory environment with potential biohazards present that are mitigated by the mandatory use of PPE.
• Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments.
• Potential for exposure to agents known to cause zoonotic disease in humans and use of potentially hazardous chemicals as defined by the National Hazard Communication Standards. A complete list of such chemicals is available from department supervision.

About Antech

Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.

Benefits

Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates. Benefits eligibility is based on employment status.

• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)
• Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life
• Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Life Assistance Program
• Pet Care Discounts

Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers.

Note to Search Firms/Agencies

Antech Diagnostics, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Antech) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Antech and the requisition is position-specific. Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Antech will be deemed the sole property of Antech and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Antech.