Clerk – Outpatient Lab

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health in New York, NY is seeking a Clerk – Outpatient Lab to support patient processing across accessioning, verification, receiving and retrieval of information. This role requires careful data entry, attention to codes and demographics, and friendly interaction with patients and staff.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma, one year of full-time lab experience, strong oral and written communication, basic computer skills and the ability to type 35 wpm.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or the equivalent.
• Effective oral, written, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic knowledge of personal computer, ability to type 35wpm
• A minimum of one year of full time work experience in a laboratory setting

Responsibilities

• Processing of physician requisitions. Fills out physician requisition accurately checks for correct codes, patient demographics and requested tests.
• Secures physicians signature and/or prescription form. Efficiently directs patient to finance and phlebotomist areas.
• Sorts and distributes mail. Accurately sorts and distributes mail to various locations within the Medical Center.
• Performs errands. Carries out errands according to supervisors instructions, takes materials to correct location. Performs errands in a prompt and timely manner.
• Answers the telephone according to lab protocol. Answers the telephone in a courteous manner identifies the department when answering call.
• Takes message thoroughly and accurately. Transfers calls to correct individual based on context of inquiry. Answers call promptly, gives out accurate information to routine questions.
• Processes doctors and pre-accession requisitions on a daily basis. Maintains doctors and pre-accession requisitions in a well-organized manner. Files requisitions accurately. Maintains files up to date in order to facilitate their retrieval.
• Enters and receives patient data. Performs clerical accessioning and verifies patient data in the computer according to established laboratory procedures. Types information accurately. Follows instructions given by supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Typing 35 wpm

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

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Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Clerk – Outpatient Lab.

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for patient processing in all areas, including accessioning, verification, receiving and retrieval of patient information

Job Responsibilities

• Processing of physician requisitions. Fills out physician requisition accurately checks for correct codes, patient demographics and requested tests.
• Secures physicians signature and/or prescription form. Efficiently directs patient to finance and phlebotomist areas.
• Sorts and distributes mail. Accurately sorts and distributes mail to various locations within the Medical Center.
• Performs errands. Carries out errands according to supervisors instructions, takes materials to correct location. Performs errands in a prompt and timely manner.
• Answers the telephone according to lab protocol. Answers the telephone in a courteous manner identifies the department when answering call.
• Takes message thoroughly and accurately. Transfers calls to correct individual based on context of inquiry. Answers call promptly, gives out accurate information to routine questions.
• Processes doctors and pre-accession requisitions on a daily basis. Maintains doctors and pre-accession requisitions in a well-organized manner. Files requisitions accurately. Maintains files up to date in order to facilitate their retrieval.
• Enters and receives patient data. Performs clerical accessioning and verifies patient data in the computer according to established laboratory procedures. Types information accurately. Follows instructions given by supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or the equivalent.
• Effective oral, written, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic knowledge of personal computer, ability to type 35wpm
• A minimum of one year of full time work experience in a laboratory setting

Preferred Qualifications

High School Diploma or the equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field

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

NYU Langone Health 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 Health 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 $52,203.42 – $52,203.42 Annually. 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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