Data Entry Operator

NYU Langone Health • Mineola, NY

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Performs clerical and support activities necessary to assist in laboratory operations and all areas of specimen receipt and registration. Serves as a communications resource and facilitates transfer of information both internally and externally. Assists medical, nursing, and administrative staff to meet unit, department and institutional goals. Clerical support.

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 Business or related field.
• 1 - 2 years Related experience.
• 1 - 2 years Coding/billing/registration/insurance.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to utilizeHospital and laboratory computer systems for either registration and/or accessioning.

Responsibilities

• Notifies appropriate personnel in cases of unacceptable samples (ie mislabeled, unlabeled, discrepant information) and records all specific information in appropriate department incident log.
• Documents via log any specimen receipt issues and hospital and laboratory computer systems for either registration andor 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 clericalaccessioning staff by coaching and mentoring.
• Accurately monitors pertinent patient demographics and information (ie lab test results) to the appropriate designated department - ie RN, Manager or Designee.
• Resolves problems with specimen receipt and appropriateness of test requisitionsorders.
• Prioritizes work in an efficient manner.
• Registers to acquire appropriate billing account numbers for date of service andor Accessions pathology specimens to acquire appropriate laboratory accession case numbers in a timely and accurate manner.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees