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Quest Diagnostics

Operates nationwide clinical laboratory testing

Data Entry Clerk 1

Data EntryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSalem, VA, USA$17.20 - $20 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
  • At least 1 year of customer service experience in customer services, a phone support role, or a medical billing office.
  • At least 1 year of billing knowledge, billing data entry, strong customer service skills, and insurance payor knowledge.
  • Demonstrated ability to use computer and Windows PC applications, including strong keyboard and navigation skills and the ability to learn new computer programs.
  • Consistent attendance and ability to meet the work schedule, including the required training period.
  • Successful completion of new-hire training and demonstrated proficiency.
  • Ability to resolve calls and avoid escalated complaints.
  • Ability to exhibit empathy and courtesy toward callers.
  • Ability to triage and handle escalated situations.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changes.
  • Ability to develop and maintain client relationships.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to multitask.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

  • Research, obtain, and enter missing information and demographics to complete accessions.
  • Conduct data entry to complete accessions.
  • Demonstrate competency in eligibility, billing, and receivable systems and associated applications.
  • Educate external customers on how to provide complete billing information and avoid additional contacts for information.
  • Inform customers of billing problems or findings and resolutions as appropriate.
  • Make outbound calls to clients, patients, carriers, and other internal or external sources to obtain missing or additional information as needed.
  • Answer inbound calls from clients, patients, carriers, and other internal or external sources to answer account inquiries or resolve issues as needed.
  • Respond to account inquiries through written correspondence when unable to resolve them by phone.
  • Handle sensitive client and patient interactions.
  • Maintain timely, accurate documentation for appropriate transactions.
  • Generate and distribute reports and documentation to internal or external clients to obtain missing information.
  • Report problems, errors, denial trends, and protected health information breaches to management.
  • Meet performance goals for efficiency, accuracy, quality, patient and client satisfaction, and attendance.
  • Perform other duties and tasks as required, including cross-functional training.

Desired Qualifications

  • Some college.
  • Previous medical terminology experience.
  • Medical coder certification or involvement with medical coding.
  • Understanding of billing requirements across multiple payers and states.
  • Prior experience in a call center setting.

About the Company

Quest Diagnostics

Operates nationwide clinical laboratory testing

Quest Diagnostics provides clinical laboratory testing and diagnostic services. It processes patient samples across a network of laboratories to run a broad menu of 3,000+ tests, including cancer diagnostics and anatomical pathology, and delivers interpretive reports through its medical staff. Tests are performed at its patient service centers, esoteric and rapid-response labs, and outpatient facilities, with results shared with clinicians via connected data systems. What sets Quest Diagnostics apart is its scale and scope: the world’s largest clinical lab network, the broadest test menu, a large team of MDs and PhDs for interpretation, and leadership in cancer diagnostics and pre-employment drug testing, plus extensive clinical trials testing. Its goal is to empower healthcare providers and patients with actionable diagnostic insights to identify, treat, and manage disease, inspire healthy behaviors, and improve health outcomes.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Secaucus, NJ
Founded
1967

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