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Spacesaver; Village of Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community hospital in New York is seeking a full-time Data Entry Operator for the laboratory. The role involves preparing specimens, data entry, and supporting laboratory operations. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and strong organizational skills. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years related experience, including coding, billing, registration, insurance.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and standard precautions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for analysis and perform recordkeeping.
• Verify patient specimen identification and test requests.
• Maintain laboratory records according to protocols.

Skills

General office skills

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma

Associate's Degree in Business or related field

Job description

Long Island Community Hospital

Long Island Community Hospital has served this richly diverse region as a patient-first community hospital for more than 60 years. As Long Island's only independent community hospital, we are committed to becoming the community's healthcare provider of choice with our enhanced services, including the Knapp Cardiac Care Center, modern surgical pavilion, unique ER approach, and high-touch services such as women's imaging, sleep laboratory, orthopedics, and more. These services are delivered with compassion by our staff—Long Islanders dedicated to providing personalized comfort.

For more information, visit licommunityhospital.org and connect with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Data Entry Operator (Nights 12AM-8AM; rotating schedule/weekends) in the Laboratory.

In this role, under supervision, you will prepare specimens for analysis, perform recordkeeping, data entry, and collection activities related to patient specimens, and support laboratory operations, including specimen receipt and registration. You will serve as a communication resource, facilitating information transfer internally and externally, assisting staff, and performing clerical duties such as accessioning, send outs, and handling critical calls.

Job Responsibilities

• Verify patient specimen identification and test requests.
• Prepare and accession samples for send-out testing.
• Report critical values to medical staff.
• Sort specimens with proper labeling for distribution.
• Perform data entry and retrieval using automated/manual systems.
• Centrifuge and decant specimens.
• Maintain laboratory records according to protocols.
• Manage inventory of supplies.
• Follow safety policies, including PPE use, and maintain a clean environment.
• Handle specimen accessioning, presorting, pickup, and delivery.
• Support efficient workflow and notify personnel of issues like mislabeled samples.
• Register billing accounts and accession pathology specimens accurately and timely.
• Resolve specimen receipt issues and monitor patient data.
• Adhere to Quality Assurance policies and OSHA regulations.
• Document receipt issues and system activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including sample access and reporting critical values.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma
• General office skills (typing, filing, phone)
• Computer skills
• Organizational skills
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and standard precautions

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Business or related field
• 1-2 years related experience, including coding, billing, registration, insurance
• Knowledge of medical terminology and hospital/laboratory computer systems

Qualified candidates must communicate effectively at all organizational levels.

Long Island Community Hospital offers a supportive environment where staff can take pride in their work and contributions.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply without regard to race, gender, age, disability, or other protected factors. Applications must be completed online. For our EEO policies and more information, click here.

The salary range for this role is $44,000 annually. Actual compensation depends on experience, education, and other factors. This range complies with New York's salary transparency law. For the Pay Transparency Notice, click here.