We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Data Entry Operator.
In this role, the successful candidate Performs clerical and support activities necessary to assist in laboratory operations and all areas of specimen receipt and registration. Serves as a communications resource and facilitates transfer of information both internally and externally. Assists medical, nursing, and administrative staff to meet unit, department and institutional goals. Clerical support.
Job Responsibilities:
- Notifies appropriate personnel in cases of unacceptable samples (ie mislabeled, unlabeled, discrepant information) and records all specific information in appropriate department incident log.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Documents via log any specimen receipt issues and hospital and laboratory computer systems for either registration and or accessioning.
- Adheres to the laboratory's Quality Assurance policies and procedures and follows OSHA regulations for PPE (Personnel Protective Equipment) such as lab coats, gloves, and protective shields when in contact with blood and body fluids.
- Assists in the training of new clerical accessioning staff by coaching and mentoring.
- Accurately monitors pertinent patient demographics and information (ie lab test results) to the appropriate designated department - ie RN, Manager or Designee.
- Resolves problems with specimen receipt and appropriateness of test requisitions orders.
- Prioritizes work in an efficient manner. Registers to acquire appropriate billing account numbers for date of service andor Accessions pathology specimens to acquire appropriate laboratory accession case numbers in a timely and accurate manner.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a High School or GED. Good communication (both oral and written), organization, detail oriented, and customer service skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office especially Word and Excel.
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate s Degree Business or related field. 1 - 2 years Related experience. 1 - 2 years Coding/billing/registration/insurance. Knowledge of medical terminology. Ability to utilize company and laboratory computer systems for either registration and/or accessioning.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
The City of Fulshear provides a comprehensive, cost effective, health and welfare package that includes the following: medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability (LTD), vision, flexible spending options, employee assistance program, retirement, and deferred compensation programs. Medical, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment. Medical, dental, vision, LTD, and Life premiums are paid 100% by the City for all full time employees. The City also provides vacation, sick leave, holidays, bereavement, jury leave, and military leave.
HEALTH INSURANCE
The city offers employees medical insurance through United Health Care. There is no Primary Care Physician (PCP) required. You have the option to choose one of the following plans: United Health Care Choice Plus EPO (co-pay) or United Health Care Choice Plus HSA (high deductible plan).
FLEXIBLE SPENDING OPTIONS
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care) allow the employee to pay for certain un-reimbursed health expenses and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis. Health Care Flexible Spending account is limited use when combined with the United Health Care Choice Plus HSA. City of Fulshear will contribute $3100.00 annually to your HSA plan (amount contributed is prorated based on start date).
DENTAL INSURANCE
The City offers employees dental insurance through Guardian. This plan is unique in that it allows you to choose any licensed dentist for covered services and the plan pays at the reasonable and customary rate until annual maximum. We offer a base plan as well as a buy up plan which would include child orthodontia coverage.
VISION
The City offers vision insurance through Guardian. Guardian Vision plan offers benefits for eye exams, frames and lenses or contact lenses.
LIFE INSURANCE
The City provides a $25,000.00 life insurance policy to all full-time employees which includes an accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) through Guardian . Additional voluntary Guardian life insurance and AD&D options are available for employees and their families.
LONG TERM DISABILITY
Long Term Disability is funded completely by the City and is intended to help continue your income if you become unable to work due to illness or injury.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - EAP
EAP services are provided through Alliance Work Partners. Program benefits include 24-Hour call centers, short-term counseling (up to 8 sessions), and work life solutions (legal and finance guidance), health and wellness programs as well as personal and professional development. This program is also available to anyone that lives in your household.
AFLAC
Employees have the option of enrolling in AFLAC as a pre-tax benefit. The City does not cover any deductible, copays, or premiums associated with this benefit.
TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM – TMRS
The City of Fulshear offers a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System. The City of Fulshear's TMRS plan requires a contribution (made by means of bi-weekly payroll deductions) equal to seven percent (7%) of the salary of each regular full-time City employee. The City matches employee contributions on a 2 to 1 basis after the employee is vested at the time of retirement. Vesting occurs after five (5) years of employment. Supplemental death benefits are offered by TMRS, who will pay a one-time lump sum payment approximately equal to one year's salary based on the 12 months prior to death.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
In addition to TMRS retirement, 457B plans are available. The purpose of these plans is to allow an employee to set aside a portion of his/her salary and receive its value at retirement.
LEAVE ACCURAL
The City offers the following leave per year:
- Thirteen (13) paid holidays per year
- 120 hours of sick leave hours per year, accrued
- Three (3) days personal leave
- Employees accrue paid vacation on a calendar year basis starting your first pay period.
- Up to two (2) weeks paid vacation in year one (1) through five (5)
- Three (3) weeks paid vacation after five (5) years of service
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Membership and paid dues for participation in professional association(s) relevant to the position. Tuition reimbursement for continuing education, with service commitment requirements.