Data Entry Operator - Per Diem

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Data Entry Operator - Per Diem.

In this role, the successful candidate 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Notifies appropriate personnel in cases of unacceptable samples (ie mislabeled, unlabeled, discrepant information) and records all specific information in appropriate department incident log.
• 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.
• Resolves problems with specimen receipt and appropriateness of test requisitionsorders.
• Accurately monitors pertinent patient demographics and information (ie lab test results) to the appropriate designated department - ie RN, Manager or Designee.
• Assists in the training of new clericalaccessioning staff by coaching and mentoring.
• 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.
• Documents via log any specimen receipt issues and hospital and laboratory computer systems for either registration andor accessioning.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a 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.

Preferred Qualifications:
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.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $22.39 - $22.39 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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