Administrative Clerk

Administrative ClerkThe Administrative Clerk will perform a variety of administrative and staff support duties for a fast-paced department which require a range of knowledge and skill of organizational procedures and policies.ResponsibilitiesAccessioning (60%)Triage patient samples and accession all specimen samplesObtain demographics, insurance information, label specimen containers, and microscopic slidesRegister outreach patients in EpicTroubleshooting of casesAdministrative Duties (25%)Must maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with policy and procedureHandle multiple telephone lines, take detailed messages and direct incoming callsFax, mail, file and maintain recordsGeneral maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipmentHandle receiving specimens, frozens, and packages through window(5%)Handle specimens, slides, and blocks for Lawrence Hospital(5%)Perform other related duties as related to operations of work unit.Minimum QualificationsTwo years of college or completion of secretarial school or equivalent business experience plus a minimum of two to three years of related experience.Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree desirable.Knowledge of EPIC, Copath, Word, and Excel preferred.Knowledge of billing fee codes CPT and ICD preferred.Other RequirementsAbility to work independently and accurately in a fast-paced environment.Excellent communication skills.Medical terminology knowledge.Willing to work evenings.Successfully completion systems training requirements.Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / VeteranColumbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.