Healthcare Data Entry Specialist

BronxCare Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center is seeking a detail‑oriented data entry assistant to support the laboratory receiving area. Under supervision, you will enter and retrieve data, file records, and handle routine clerical tasks related to specimen processing.

You will interact with patients and staff, maintain orderly files, clock and track test requests, and assist with specimen transport as needed. A high school diploma and basic computer literacy are preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience preferred.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Basic computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities and data collection.
• Enter and retrieve data from computer systems.
• Maintain neat, organized files and records.
• Match specimens with request forms and log tests.
• Assist in receipt and transport of specimens to lab areas.
• Sort and file reports and deliver to nursing units.
• Clock requests and ensure reports are entered in the lab system.
• Prepare and separate serum for specimens with proper documentation.
• Keep area clean and assist with preparing records for microfilming.
• Answer telephones and relay messages to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center is seeking a detail‑oriented data entry assistant to support the laboratory receiving area. Under supervision, you will enter and retrieve data, file records, and handle routine clerical tasks related to specimen processing.

You will interact with patients and staff, maintain orderly files, clock and track test requests, and assist with specimen transport as needed. A high school diploma and basic computer literacy are preferred.