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Performs registration order entry and reception functions for Laboratory. Obtains appropriate information regarding patient demographics insurance coverage and obtains necessary patient signatures on authorizations and waivers of noncoverage if appropriate. Accepts phone orders and requests followup written physician order.
Responsibilities:
1. Greets patients promptly in a friendly manner assists patients with special needs and provides necessary information & always respects confidentiality.
2. Accurately identifies patient performs accurate and complete registration & obtains necessary consents & signatures.
3. Obtains all required information for billing enters correct diagnosis code(s). Enters information and follows registration protocols as needed to insure accurate and timely billing.
4. Orders tests correctly in computer system prints requisition and verifies orders.
5. Communicates well with other staff members to insure excellent customer service and appropriate followup.
6. Answers phone promptly and appropriately.
7. Accurately labels and receives specimens into laboratory LIS system & delivers to appropriate section.
8. Acts as a customer service representative for the laboratory including but not limited to: faxing verbal result reporting addons questions etc.
9. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT
Other Information:
Required:
Desired: Medical terminology ICD9 coding medical office/hospital experience.
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk
Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
Company: Danbury Hospital
Org Unit: 131
Department: Outside Lab
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $16.00 $29.51 Hourly
Full-Time