Lab Clerk Registrar

Catholic Health; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 31,663 - 45,096; Part time

Job summary

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, part of Catholic Health, is seeking a part-time Laboratory Clerk/Registrar to join our patient-centered laboratory team. You will register patients, enter LIS orders, and help coordinate specimen logistics while protecting patient confidentiality.

Your role emphasizes accuracy, clear communication with providers and staff, and dependable clerical support in a fast-paced hospital setting on Long Island.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two to three years clerical/administrative/healthcare registration preferred.
• Coursework or training in computer applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register patients accurately and collect demographic and insurance information.
• Enter laboratory orders into LIS with high accuracy.
• Receive, process, and route specimens to testing departments.
• Answer calls and provide lab reports and test results.
• Maintain records with HIPAA confidentiality.
• Collaborate with lab staff, physicians, and nursing units.
• Perform additional clerical duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Office equipment

Job description

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is a proud member of Catholic Health and has served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years. Located on the north shore of Long Island, the campus houses a 296‑bed community hospital, a 240‑bed nursing and rehabilitation center, and a 60,000‑sq‑ft medical office building. Our staff is devoted to providing advanced health care in an environment of compassion.

Job Details

Part‑Time Laboratory Clerk/Registrar – Join our laboratory team as a detail‑oriented, customer‑focused professional. In this role you will provide excellent customer service while supporting patient registration, laboratory operations, and communication between patients, providers, and laboratory staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Register patients accurately and efficiently, ensuring all required demographic and insurance information is obtained.
• Enter laboratory orders into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) with a high level of accuracy.
• Receive, process, and route laboratory specimens to the appropriate testing departments to ensure timely workflow.
• Answer incoming telephone calls and respond professionally to requests for laboratory reports, test results, and other inquiries.
• Maintain accurate records while protecting patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Collaborate with laboratory staff, physicians, nursing units, and other departments to ensure efficient patient care and laboratory operations.
• Perform additional clerical and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous coursework or training in computer applications, office administration, or secretarial studies is preferred.
• Two to three years of clerical, administrative, medical office, or healthcare registration experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong computer proficiency and data entry skills.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including telephones, fax machines, photocopiers, and other office technology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to interact professionally and courteously with patients, families, physicians, laboratory personnel, outside agencies, and other hospital staff.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Salary Range

USD $27.86 - $27.86 /hr. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.