NYU Langone Health · 18 hours ago
Data Entry Operator - Full Time, Days
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$52K/yr - $52K/yr
1+ years expNYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center, providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The Data Entry Operator will prepare specimens for analysis, perform recordkeeping and data entry activities relating to patient specimens, and assist in laboratory operations.
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Responsibilities
Verifies identification of patient specimens and requests for tests
Prepare and accession sample for send out testing for various locations
Report critical values to medical staff
Sorts specimens with appropriate labeling and identification for distribution to designated laboratories for testing
Performs pertinent data entry and retrieval functions using automated and/or manual systems
Centrifuges and decants specimens
Maintains laboratory records in accordance with established procedures and protocols including the generation, separation, sorting and distribution of reports
Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and distributes supplies
Follows laboratory safety policies including use of personal protective equipment and maintains a clean and safe environment
Functions performed may include but are not limited to accessioning manual and electronic requisition, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens
Support the department in maintaining an efficient workflow by performing laboratory assignments
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 and or 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 requisitions orders
Accurately monitors pertinent patient demographics and information (ie lab test results) to the appropriate designated department - ie RN, Manager or Designee
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 and or accessioning
Performs other duties as assigned
Accessing samples for all areas of lab and send outs
Report critical values to nurses/providers and medical staff
Qualification
Required
High School diploma
General Office skills (Typing, Filing, Phone)
General Computer skills
General Organizational Skills
Knowledge of OSHA Regulations
Knowledge of Standard precautions
Preferred
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 utilize Hospital and laboratory computer systems for either registration and/or accessioning
Company
NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone Health is a nonprofit organization that provides a center of excellence in healthcare, research, and medical education.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (1)
2022 (5)
2021 (8)
2020 (35)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$33.5MKey Investors
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney DiseasesMHCIPNational Institutes of Health
2024-02-06Grant· $13M
2023-10-16Grant· $12.5M
2022-02-17Grant· $8M
Leadership Team
Alec Kimmelman
Dean and CEO
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