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Lab Registrar

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Register patients into the computer system with accurate demographic and insurance information, including scanning of requisitions into the appropriate medical record
• Verify insurance information using appropriate resources, ie: online insurance websites, programs linked to the health system computer
• Order and receiving orders placed, both electronically and manually , in the health system and Laboratory information systems (HIS and LIS)
• Ability to work with multiple types and forms of computer systems and programs
• Knowledge of laboratory tests, proper specimen containers, specimens and paperwork requirements
• Ability to work under pressure in a composed, efficient manner with members of the team in a professional and courteous manner
• Is flexible in assuming other appropriate responsibilities not noted above.

Required Skills and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of six months office experience desired.
• Knowledge and experience in medical terminology, procedures, diagnosis, health insurance, customer service and computer programs desired.

Physical Requirements:

• Repetitive use of hands and fingers (ie: use of computer keyboard). May require use of lifting and carrying light loads (up to 10 pounds). Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time.

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Onsite] at CMC Main Campus Laboratory
• Evening shifts

Pay Range Disclosure:

• $18 to $20 per hour

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.

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