Accessioner- 2nd Shift

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

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Timely and accurately enters data into information systems from various source documents for processing, data management, and storage. 

• Prepares and sorts patient requisitions, and identifies and interprets data to be entered into the information system.
• Researches available websites for missing patient insurance information and contacts referring physicians’ office for missing patient demographics or insurance information.
• Enters alphabetic, numeric, or symbolic data from patient requisitions, face sheets, or photocopy of patients’ insurance card, into the information system following the format displayed on the screen.  May enter:
  • client information (group name, referring physician, copy to physician, address, and phone and fax number)
  • patient’s demographics (patient name, address, phone number, date of birth, social security number, gender, medical record number, and electronic medical record number)
  • clinical history (past/present medical conditions, specifics of medical diagnosis or tests, treatment plans, family history, type of service, services received, dates of service, and provider of service)
  • specimen gross description (size, shape, type of specimen, and gross code)
  • billing type (client, patient, insurance, and/or no charge)
  • patient insurance information (insurance code, carrier name, policy number, group number, and address of insurance carrier)
• Reviews data entered with source documents and/or error reports and enters necessary corrections into the information system.
• Routes patient requisitions after entry.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality.
• Complies with all State, Federal, professional regulations as well as company and departmental rules, polices, and procedural manuals.
• Adherence to CAP, CLIA, State Regulations, HIPAA, Safety and OSHA Regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.

• Minimum of six (6) months data entry experience.

• Successful completion of a pre-employment computerized data entry test and basic skills test.
• Successful completion of an Online Medical Terminology Program upon commencement of employment.

• Computers, computer programs, information system(s), photocopiers, scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems and telephones.

• Knowledge of clerical procedures.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Skill in using computer programs and applications.
• Skill in typing 45 WPM.
• Ability to listen, read, understand, and follow oral, and written instruction.
• Ability to sort and file materials correctly by alphabetic or numeric systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with employees, physicians, vendors, clients, and external agencies.

• Office Setting, with some minimal time in a Laboratory Setting; minor risk of exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, blood borne pathogens and chemical hazards.

• Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger; handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 5 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the j