Lab Clerk Registrar

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is a proud member of Catholic Health and has served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years. St. Catherine's is located on the north shore of Long Island in Smithtown. The campus is comprised of a 296-bed not-for-profit community hospital; a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation care center; and a 60,000 square foot medical office building. Our nurses, physicians and support staff are devoted to providing advanced health care in an environment of compassion to our patients, their families and our community. Our Mission is to create an environment of healing and compassion, to offer care to those in need and to provide a spirit of mutual respect while upholding our religious mission.

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials. Our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Part-Time Laboratory Clerk/Registrar to join our laboratory team. In this role, you will provide excellent customer service while supporting patient registration, laboratory operations, and communication between patients, providers, and laboratory staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Register patients accurately and efficiently, ensuring all required demographic and insurance information is obtained.
• Enter laboratory orders into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) with a high level of accuracy.
• Receive, process, and route laboratory specimens to the appropriate testing departments to ensure timely workflow.
• Answer incoming telephone calls and respond professionally to requests for laboratory reports, test results, and other inquiries.
• Maintain accurate records while protecting patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Collaborate with laboratory staff, physicians, nursing units, and other departments to ensure efficient patient care and laboratory operations.
• Perform additional clerical and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous coursework or training in computer applications, office administration, or secretarial studies is preferred.
• Two to three years of clerical, administrative, medical office, or healthcare registration experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong computer proficiency and data entry skills.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including telephones, fax machines, photocopiers, and other office technology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interact professionally and courteously with patients, families, physicians, laboratory personnel, outside agencies, and other hospital staff.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.