Job Details
Qualifications
- HIPAA
- High school diploma or GED
- Medical office experience
- Medical terminology
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Job Description
Accessioner/Data Entry Specialist Job Description
Position Summary:
Purpose of position is to receive and accession specimens following current laboratory procedures.
Performs clerical/data entry duties according to protocol. Under the direction of direct supervisor, office manager and pathologists. Full time, non-exempt employee position involving an 8 hour work shift
(defined shift depending on business need), subject to overtime as required.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
1. Receive, identify and accession specimens with accuracy and completeness.
2. Accession an average of 20 specimens per hour (after 90 days of employment).
3. Ability to recognize and follow preferences between client needs.
4. Process and resolve specimen issues in a timely manner.
5. Maintain positive and professional relationships with clients while resolving issues.
6. Performs other office/laboratory duties as directed by office manager and pathologists as necessary.
7. Keep clear lines of communication with fellow employees in the department, pathologists and throughout office and laboratory.
8. Timely data entry at the written direction of the pathologists.
9. Compliant with Protected Health Information and HIPAA laws.
Knowledge/Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Accurate keyboarding skills are necessary. Understanding of medical terminology preferred. Knowledge of basic office equipment (computer, fax machine, printer, copier) use is required.
Physical Requirements:
85% of the work shift requires sitting. Requires light physical activity (lifting up to 20 lbs.) and walking to another building for deliveries/pick up’s (not routine but possible).
Benefit Package:
401k/profit sharing plan (after 6 months of employment), health, vision, dental, long term disability, life
(effective on the 1st of the month after 30 calendar days of employment), paid time off (up to 15 days per calendar year) and holiday pay.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Knoxville, TN 37922: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Medical office: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person