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Medical Data Entry Specialist
MD Labs is a clinical laboratory in Reno, NV 89521. We are customer-centric, supportive and fun.
Our work environment includes:
- Supportive, Team Atmosphere
- Regular social events
- Modern office setting
- Growth opportunities
Our growing and thriving laboratory office is currently seeking a Medical Data Entry Specialist (Accessioner) to join our team. The ideal candidate will be reliable and responsible for entering critical patient data, such as demographic and test orders, into our Laboratory Information System (LIS). Once data is entered, specimens are routed to the appropriate area of our laboratory for processing. Accessioners help receive incoming specimens, enter and review patient data, identify errors and collaborate with our Reporting and Client Services Teams to resolve any issues in a timely and efficient manner. This position will require extensive use of a computer and may involve sitting for extended periods of time. Knowledge of prescription medications, a medical billing and coding background is preferred as this position will involve entering ICD-10 codes and require familiarity of medical billing terminology.
Duties Included:
- Reads, follows, and understands, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) applicable to Toxicology and Molecular Diagnostics testing including safety and quality procedures.
- Accession specimens accurately into the LIS system using prescribed laboratory guidelines.
- Familiarity with ICD-10 coding and medical billing terminology.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment and maintain production, integrity of laboratory specimens, accurate data entry and quality standards determined by MD Labs.
- Properly identifies specimens that do not follow the proper submission criteria and properly documents and reports any issues to Reporting and Client Services Department for follow up.
- Enter patient demographics, test codes, medications, and diagnosis codes into Lab Information System (LIS).
- Scan and upload requisition form(s) received from ordering provider.
- Prioritizing specimens based on a set of criteria provided by MD Labs.
- Demonstrates efficiency by doing processes quickly and accurately.
- Work in multiple system applications.
- Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position. Adherence to attendance-related policies and expectations.
- Maintain laboratory safety standards.
- Attends and participates in department approved training.
- Adhere to HIPPA Rules and Regulations.
- Respects and maintains the confidentiality of information regarding customers and patients.
- Complies with System policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.
- Understands, supports, promotes, and adheres to the standards of MD Labs.
- Assists with training of staff as needed.
- All other duties assigned.
Accessioning Qualifications/Skills:
- Medication knowledge
- Excellent Typing and Data Entry Skills
- Type 60 wpm
- Team focused
- Manages time appropriately
- Professionalism
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel
- Organized
- Multi-Tasking
- High Attention to Detail
- Team Player
- Self-Starter
- Maintains positive and can-do attitude in all interactions
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience:
- Medical Data Entry Experience: 1 year (Required)
- Laboratory Data Entry Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Schedule/Job Type:
- Full-time
- Monday – Friday 7:30am-4pm
Salary:
- $19-$21/hour depending on experience
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance
- 401K
- Competitive Compensation
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Data entry: 1 year (Required)
- Medical billing: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $21