Clerk - Outpatient Lab

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

5h • Onsite

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Clerk - Outpatient Lab. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for patient processing in all areas, including accessioning, verification, receiving and retrieval of patient information.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or the equivalent.
• Effective oral, written, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic knowledge of personal computer
• Ability to type 35wpm
• A minimum of one year of full time work experience in a laboratory setting

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Processing of physician requisitions. Fills out physician requisition accurately checks for correct codes, patient demographics and requested tests. Secures physicians signature and/or prescription form. Efficiently directs patient to finance and phlebotomist areas.
• Enters and receives patient data. Performs clerical accessioning and verifies patient data in the computer according to established laboratory procedures. Types information accurately. Follows instructions given by supervisor.
• Processes doctors and pre-accession requisitions on a daily basis. Maintains doctors and pre-accession requisitions in a well-organized manner. Files requisitions accurately. Maintains files up to date in order to facilitate their retrieval.
• Answers the telephone according to lab protocol. Answers the telephone in a courteous manner identifies the department when answering call. Takes message thoroughly and accurately. Transfers calls to correct individual based on context of inquiry. Answers call promptly, gives out accurate information to routine questions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• financial security benefits
• a generous time-off program
• employee resources groups for peer support
• holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

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