Overview

Responsible for data entering all patient and specimen information into the laboratory information system. 

Responsibilities

• Verifies requisitions for completeness of patient and client information
• Accurately enters all patient and specimen information into laboratory information system (patient name, location, etc.).
• Responsible for verifying patient names in Navinet or Emdeon for all cases that do not have insurance cards attached and also verifying illegible names in Navinet or Emdeon.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information concerning patients, physicians, employees, clients, vendors, and the Company.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all State, Federal, professional regulations as well as department rules, polices, and procedural manuals.
• Adherence to Safety Regulations.
• Adherence to HIPAA Regulations.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Desired: Medical terminology.

EXPERIENCE:

• Required: Minimum typing speed 40 WPM or equivalent 6 months’ work experience.
• Desired: One year experience as a Data Entry Clerk in a medical facility.
• Desired: Medical terminology course.

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS:

• Laboratory Information System
• Ability to operate copier, printer, fax machine and scanner.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of word-processing software.
• Skills in written and oral communication.
• Knowledge of Navinet and Emdeon systems

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Office environment. 

PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires full range of body motion including manual finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. 
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• May require lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds.

EEO

Quest Diagnostics is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to recruit, hire and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by state or local law. Quest Diagnostics observes minimum age requirements established by federal, state and/or local laws, and will ask an applicant for verification when deemed necessary.