Diagnostic Data Entry Specialist (Full Time)

Schweiger is one of the leading dermatology practices in the country with over 580+ healthcare providers and over 170+ offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, and California. Schweiger provides medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology and allergy services with over 2.5 million patient visits annually.

Our mission is to create the Ultimate Patient Experience and a great working environment for our providers, support staff and all team members.

Schweiger has been included in the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America list for seven consecutive years. Schweiger has also received Great Place to Work certification. To learn more, click here.  

Schweiger's Ultimate Employee Experience:  

• Multiple office locations, find an opportunity near your home   

• Positive work environment with the tools to need to do your job and grow

• Full time employees (30+ hours per week) are eligible for:

  • Medical (Virtual Care included), HSA/FSA, Dental, Vision on 1st of the month after hire date 

  • 401K after 30 days of employment

  • Company Sponsored Short Term Disability (Only applicable for non-California employee)

  • Pre-tax savings available for public transit commuters

  • Your birthday is an additional personal holiday   

• Part-time employees (less than 30 hours) are eligible for:

  • Dental and Vision on 1st of the month after date of hire

  • 401K after 30 days of employment

• Employee discounts on Schweiger skin care products & cosmetic services 

Job Summary: Full time Diagnostic Data Entry Specialist in our NY Pathology office. The Diagnostic Data Entry Specialist (DDES) will adhere to and support our culture of compliance and safety by following all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with attention to detail, accuracy, and professionalism at all times. Provide diagnostic data entry support to all pathologists as needed.

Schedule: Full time, 30+ hours. Availability Monday through Friday from 10:00am – 6:30pm. Open Flexibility to help cover in a team environment if needed.

Diagnostic Data Entry Specialist

• The DDES will receive diagnostic codes (alpha or alpha numeric codes) and / or additional test orders from the pathologist.
• The codes and orders will be shared by the pathologist either verbally or handwritten on pathology requisitions.
• The DDES will enter the orders into the LIS for other team members to access and process.
•  The DDES will enter the diagnostic code into the LIS to produce a macro, a paragraph of diagnostic information.
• The DDES will close the case which will add the case to the queue for the pathologist to review and when appropriate, sign-out.
• This job description, in no way, states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. She or he will be required to follow any other instruction and perform any other duties as requested by her/his supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED minimum required; Associate Degree preferred
• Training and a post training assessment for all role-applicable SOPs and Laboratory Compliance workflows must be completed after hire but before any laboratory work can be completed.  A competency assessment will occur at one month before independent work is permitted.  Role specific SOPs and Laboratory Compliance workflows are outlined in the Pathology Training Program Smartsheet.
• Must be computer savvy and familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook with strong communication, interpersonal, organizational skills and attention to detail.  Previous medical data entry experience preferred.
• New Hire and Annual Training, including all required training sessions for all new and updated SOPs and updates to software systems as applicable.
• This job operates in a professional lab environment and may potentially be exposed to chemical, hazardous and biological samples. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
• While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to talk; hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position also requires long duration of sitting and working on a computer. May require lifting up to 25 pounds without the aid of a device or a second person.
• Employee may be expected to travel up to 25% or less of their time from their home office'

Hourly Pay Range: $19.22 - $24.03 

Schweiger, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring process with applicants, whether internal or external, because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other class per local, state or federal law.    

Schweiger does not require vaccination for COVID-19 in order to be considered for employment; however, some state guidelines may require that we keep record of your vaccination status on file.