Data Entry Clerk

Aculabs•East Brunswick Township, NJ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Data Entry Clerk at Aculabs, you will be responsible for specimen receipt and preparation, records creation, reporting of results, and transferring data to accounts receivable. Ensures all patient data is obtained and maintained in accordance with all applicable HIPAA regulations. Aculabs, a leading provider of laboratory services to long-term care facilities throughout the Mid-Atlantic, is looking for individuals who are excited about entering data and working in a laboratory or office setting. No prior experience or degree is required! If you’re interested in joining our team, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

Works in laboratory where position requires standing or sitting for extended periods of time.
Works in general office/laboratory setting. The position requires extensive computer and phone utilization and extended periods of sitting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.

Nice To Haves

No prior experience or degree is required!

Responsibilities

Enters test requisition data into the computer creating an accessioning record which includes: patient demographics and physician data, test requests, diagnosis code, and testing priority.
Produces barcode labels.
Affixes replicates of labels to test requisition and specimen (blood or other) containers.
Prepares specimens to appropriate departments for analysis.
Communicates with the facility to correct, clarify, or add any information found to be in question or missing on the test requisition.
Communicates with the Laboratory Director and/or the Compliance Officer if accessioning irregularities have not been resolved at the time of accessioning.
Responsible for accessioning and labeling COVID-19 samples.