Accessioner- 2nd Shift

Sonic Healthcare USA • Greensboro, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Timely and accurately enters data into information systems from various source documents for processing, data management, and storage. Monday to Friday 5pm -1:30am. Job Summary: Timely and accurately enters data into information systems from various source documents for processing, data management, and storage. Essential Key Responsibilities: Prepares and sorts patient requisitions, and identifies and interprets data to be entered into the information system. Researches available websites for missing patient insurance information and contacts referring physicians’ office for missing patient demographics or insurance information. Enters alphabetic, numeric, or symbolic data from patient requisitions, face sheets, or photocopy of patients’ insurance card, into the information system following the format displayed on the screen. May enter: client information (group name, referring physician, copy to physician, address, and phone and fax number) patient’s demographics (patient name, address, phone number, date of birth, social security number, gender, medical record number, and electronic medical record number) clinical history (past/present medical conditions, specifics of medical diagnosis or tests, treatment plans, family history, type of service, services received, dates of service, and provider of service) specimen gross description (size, shape, type of specimen, and gross code) billing type (client, patient, insurance, and/or no charge) patient insurance information (insurance code, carrier name, policy number, group number, and address of insurance carrier) Reviews data entered with source documents and/or error reports and enters necessary corrections into the information system. Routes patient requisitions after entry. Maintains strictest confidentiality. Complies with all State, Federal, professional regulations as well as company and departmental rules, polices, and procedural manuals. Adherence to CAP, CLIA, State Regulations, HIPAA, Safety and OSHA Regulations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of six (6) months data entry experience.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment computerized data entry test and basic skills test.
• Successful completion of an Online Medical Terminology Program upon commencement of employment.
• Knowledge of clerical procedures.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Skill in using computer programs and applications.
• Skill in typing 45 WPM.
• Ability to listen, read, understand, and follow oral, and written instruction.
• Ability to sort and file materials correctly by alphabetic or numeric systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with employees, physicians, vendors, clients, and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and sorts patient requisitions, and identifies and interprets data to be entered into the information system.
• Researches available websites for missing patient insurance information and contacts referring physicians’ office for missing patient demographics or insurance information.
• Enters alphabetic, numeric, or symbolic data from patient requisitions, face sheets, or photocopy of patients’ insurance card, into the information system following the format displayed on the screen.
• Reviews data entered with source documents and/or error reports and enters necessary corrections into the information system.
• Routes patient requisitions after entry.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality.
• Complies with all State, Federal, professional regulations as well as company and departmental rules, polices, and procedural manuals.
• Adherence to CAP, CLIA, State Regulations, HIPAA, Safety and OSHA Regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED