Laboratory Registration Technician

CDR Companies • Kendall, FL

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About The Position

This role will ensure patient demographic, insurance and diagnosis information is correctly entered into CDR registration systems to ensure billing is accurate and results are provided to the ordering provider.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years working in a lab related field.
• Proficient to read and write in Spanish.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Basic communication skills required.
• Knowledge of insurance policy numbers and diagnosis coding definitions helpful.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Knowledge of laboratory test codes and testing requirements.
• Demonstrate the ability to type and use a keypad efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Interprets, orders, and generates barcode labels from the Lab LIS system and applies labels to appropriate specimen tubes and collection containers.
• Removes biological specimens from biohazard bags including blood, urine, bone marrow, body fluids, and tissue specimens.
• Handles both infectious A and B substances with appropriate CDC and IDPH guidelines.
• Receives all calls arriving in the laboratory from providers, clients, nurses, management, and patients.
• Correctly enters outpatient and non-patient demographic, insurance, and diagnosis information into the hospital registration system.
• Inputs all faxed orders into the lab orders database, questioning any illegible order.
• Contributes to departmental operations by performing other related duties as may be required and/or assigned.
• Maintains and scans patient records according to government regulations and accreditation guidelines.
• Evaluates specimen received versus testing ordered and confirms specimen collection was accurate.
• Recognizes critical 'stat' specimens compared to routine testing.
• Understands all aspects of lab safety regarding specimen handling and processing.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits packages.
• Resources to develop and succeed in both professional and personal lives.
• Comprehensive benefits program for employees and their eligible family members.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees