Data Entry Specialist

United WestLabs; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

United WestLabs is seeking a data entry specialist to process patient demographics, insurance data, tests and diagnoses in the Softatcis billing system. The role requires attention to detail and accuracy under supervision.

Responsibilities include managing requisitions, attaching stickers, correcting unbillables, and completing daily tasks with a 24-hour turnaround for corrections. Strong computer skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Familiar with CPT and ICD-9 codes.
• Basic computer skills and organization required.
• Experience with DataFlex and Seacoast Software is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Data Entry of patient demographics, insurance information, tests, and diagnosis in the Softatcis billing system.
• Understand the distribution of requisitions from each program.
• Alert Supervisor of any abnormalities in system or with requisitions.
• Attach proper stickers to requisitions when returning unbillables to the programs.
• Correct unbillables returned from programs daily.
• Work assigned temporary reports and turn in to supervisor daily.
• Work all correction returned by Supervisor within 24 hours.
• After 90 day probationary period, be able to enter an average of 500 tests daily with an error rate of 5% or less.
• Within six (6) months test count must be at 600 and be maintain with minimal error rate.
• Be able to print lab results in Labtest(LifePoint) if necessary
• Understand temporary file in DataFlex.
• Understand edit reports in Seacoast
• Working overtime as needed

Skills

Basic computer skills

Payer types

Lab tests

CPT codes

ICD-9 codes

Filing skills

Organization and problem solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork / independence

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

DataFlex

Seacoast Software

Job description

All employees are expected to perform their duties in alignment with the vision and values of the organization. The person doing this job is responsible for a variety of tasks that lead to a high level of customer satisfaction in the most cost effective manner. This position works under the direction supervision and training of the Data Entry Supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Data Entry of patient demographics, insurance information, tests, and diagnosis in the Softatcis billing system.
• Understand the distribution of requisitions from each program.
• Alert Supervisor of any abnormalities in system or with requisitions.
• Attach proper stickers to requisitions when returning unbillables to the programs.
• Correct unbillables returned from programs daily.
• Work assigned temporary reports and turn in to supervisor daily.
• Work all correction returned by Supervisor within 24 hours.
• After 90 day probationary period, be able to enter an average of 500 tests daily with an error rate of 5% or less.
• Within six (6) months test count must be at 600 and be maintain with minimal error rate.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Be able to print lab results in Labtest(LifePoint) if necessary
• Understand temporary file in DataFlex.
• Understand edit reports in Seacoast
• Working overtime as needed

Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• Knowledge and aptitude for basic computer skills
• Knowledge of different payer types
• Knowledge of lab tests
• Knowledge of CPT codes
• Knowledge of ICD-9 codes
• High School Diploma
• Knowledge of basic filing skills both alpha and numeric
• Knowledge of Dataflex and Seacoast Software
• Organization and problem solving skills
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing conditions in work environment
• Communication skills, both verbal and written
• Interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently and as a team player

Physical Requirements:

• Continuous sitting (up to 8 hrs/day)
• Continuous walking (up to 8 hrs/day)
• Simple grasping with both hands
• Occasional lifting of storage files and boxes.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.