Pathology Clerk II: Precise Data Entry in Lab

Anne Arundel Dermatology; Cohansey Village (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement Savings account

Disability insurance

Job summary

Anne Arundel Dermatology in Glen Burnie, MD is hiring a Pathology Clerk to join our laboratory team. You will assist with specimen accessioning, patient and insurance data entry, pathology report management, and communication with client offices while upholding HIPAA and privacy standards.

The role requires accuracy, 40 WPM typing, data-entry experience, and the ability to work a Monday-to-Friday 8:30-5pm schedule. Pay range is $20-22 per hour with benefits for eligible hours.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of typing or data-entry experience, with the ability to type at least 40 WPM.
• Experience transcribing medical-related documents preferred.
• At least one year of experience in a pathology laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter and maintain accurate patient demographic and insurance information in PathLogix.
• Accession pathology specimens and ensure required documentation is complete and accurate.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in specimen, patient, or insurance information according to established procedures.
• Verify accepted insurance information and coordinate specimen transfers when coverage requirements are not met.
• Identify and appropriately route DIF specimens and other specialized pathology materials.
• Retrieve prior and archived pathology reports and sort/distribute reports to the appropriate client locations.
• Communicate professionally with client offices by phone to verify information and troubleshoot specimen or documentation issues.
• Maintain an organized work area and support accurate, efficient laboratory workflow.
• Follow HIPAA, OSHA Standard Precautions, Chemical Hygiene, and applicable laboratory safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Manager or management.

Skills

Typing 40 WPM

Data entry

Communication

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PathLogix

Job description

Anne Arundel Dermatology in Glen Burnie, MD is hiring a Pathology Clerk to join our laboratory team. You will assist with specimen accessioning, patient and insurance data entry, pathology report management, and communication with client offices while upholding HIPAA and privacy standards.

The role requires accuracy, 40 WPM typing, data-entry experience, and the ability to work a Monday-to-Friday 8:30-5pm schedule. Pay range is $20-22 per hour with benefits for eligible hours.