Per Diem, Data Entry Operator - Serology/Central Processing - Mineola

NYU Langone Health • Mineola, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is seeking a Per Diem Data Entry Operator for its Serology/Central Processing department in Mineola. This role involves performing clerical and support activities essential for laboratory operations, specimen receipt, and registration. The position also serves as a communication resource, facilitating information transfer internally and externally, and assisting medical, nursing, and administrative staff to achieve departmental and institutional goals.

Requirements

• High School or GED.
• Good communication (both oral and written), organization, detail oriented, and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office especially Word and Excel.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree in Business or related field.
• 1 - 2 years Related experience.
• 1 - 2 years Coding/billing/registration/insurance.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to utilize Hospital and laboratory computer systems for either registration and/or accessioning.

Responsibilities

• Notifies appropriate personnel in cases of unacceptable samples (e.g., mislabeled, unlabeled, discrepant information) and records all specific information in the appropriate department incident log.
• Documents via log any specimen receipt issues and hospital and laboratory computer systems for either registration and/or accessioning.
• Adheres to the laboratory's Quality Assurance policies and procedures and follows OSHA regulations for PPE (Personnel Protective Equipment) such as lab coats, gloves, and protective shields when in contact with blood and body fluids.
• Assists in the training of new clerical/accessioning staff by coaching and mentoring.
• Accurately monitors pertinent patient demographics and information (e.g., lab test results) to the appropriate designated department (e.g., RN, Manager, or Designee).
• Resolves problems with specimen receipt and appropriateness of test requisitions/orders.
• Prioritizes work in an efficient manner.
• Registers to acquire appropriate billing account numbers for date of service and/or Accessions pathology specimens to acquire appropriate laboratory accession case numbers in a timely and accurate manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED