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 (70%)File, track, retrieve, and transport items including but not limited to specimens, slides, blocks, requisitions, and reports throughout the medical center for a distance of at-least 5 miles daily.Register outreach patients in EpicTriage and accessioning/ data entry into laboratory information system of Hemepath and Neuro specimen samplesObtain demographics, insurance information, label specimen containers, and microscopic slidesHandle specimens, slides, and blocks for Lawrence HospitalAdministrative Duties (25%)Troubleshooting of casesHandle multiple telephone lines, take detailed messages and direct incoming callsFax, mail, file and maintain recordsGeneral maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipmentHandle receiving specimens, frozen, and packages through window(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 Co-Path, Word, and Excel preferred.Knowledge of billing fee codes CPT and ICD preferred.Typing 30- 35 wpm preferred.Other RequirementsMust have the ability to work independently and accurately in a fast-paced environment.Excellent communication skills.Medical terminology is required.Must be willing to work evenings.Must be able to successfully complete systems training requirements.Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / VeteranColumbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.