Lola Engelson-Webb

Interpersonal & Written Communication.

Professional Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Specimen Accessioning position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail- oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem solving skills.

Work History

LabCorp - Specimen Accessioner Herndon, VA

08/2024 - Current

● Improved specimen processing efficiency by accurately labeling and organizing samples.

● Ensured accurate test results by meticulously verifying patient information and test orders.

● Supported team members in achieving daily goals through active collaboration and effective communication.

● Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting priorities according to changing demands while maintaining focus on accuracy and efficiency.

● Contributed to the achievement of team objectives by actively

participating in staff meetings and offering constructive feedback for

continuous improvement initiatives.

● Enhanced laboratory productivity with timely accessioning of incoming

specimens.

● Continuously improved knowledge of industry best practices by

attending relevant trainings and workshops.

● Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to

safety protocols and standards.

● Contributed to quality control initiatives by identifying and reporting

any discrepancies or errors in specimen handling.

Position Summary:

Performs tasks associated with specimen management including receiving samples, accessioning, and storage.

Essential Job Duties:

Activates electronic orders by verifying specimen identification to requisition information. Resolves mainstream problems.

• Verifies specimen receipt to manifests. Saves manifests for tracking and problem documentation
• Processes add-on testing requests.
• Assists with locating and retrieving missing specimens.
• Returns specimens to appropriate locations for storage.
• Performs discard and relocation of specimen racks.
• Adheres to the standard operating procedures and safety requirements of Esoterix, CLIA, CAP and other regulatory bodies.
• Documents all activities as necessary including preventative maintenance logs, instrument function checks, troubleshooting, and quality control to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Follows any other job-related instructions and performs any other job related duties requested by department management.

Responsible for obtaining blood samples through venipuncture or capillary methods, ensuring specimens met established guidelines, processing and packaging lab specimens for courier pickup, and handling inquiries related to lab results. The role required effective communication with patients and staff, adherence to hospital policies, and participation in continuing education for professional development, along with additional clinical and clerical duties as assigned.

• Responsible for the supervision of 34 employees at 15 Patient Service Centers

• Assist and supervise coding staff to apply the correct ICD-9, CPT, and HCPCS Level II codes to patient encounters in compliance with applicable state and federal statutes/guidelines

• Responsible for verification of ICD-9 & CPT codes when there is doubt of validity; entering claims, payment posting, and reconciling payments.

• Obtains proper specimens for analysis from inpatients, verifying identification of patients and properly labeling specimens