Data Entry Specialist - Night Shift

About the Company

Vanta Diagnostics is a fast-scaling national laboratory that is CAP- and CLIA-certified. The organization focuses on targeted molecular diagnostics that help healthcare teams make better clinical and financial decisions. It is recognized for quick turnaround times that help move results from the lab to providers without delay.

Role Overview

This opening is for a Data Entry Specialist at the Tampa lab location in Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida. It is an overnight position with working hours of either 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. or 4:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

What You Will Do

The main focus of this role is entering patient, physician, specimen, and billing data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) accurately and efficiently so laboratory operations remain timely and dependable. The position also involves understanding clinical details, protecting data quality, and staying aligned with laboratory procedures and compliance standards.

• Enter patient details, referring physician information, insurance data, billing fields, and related records into the LIS with precision.
• Work consistently at a high standard of speed and accuracy while meeting laboratory quality and error-rate expectations.
• Check requisitions for missing or incomplete information and follow up with physician offices or other healthcare providers when clarification is needed.
• Read specimen site descriptions, clinical impressions, diagnoses, and supporting notes to place information correctly in the LIS.
• Identify and assign the proper specimen topography and other relevant laboratory coding or data elements.
• Prepare, update, and retain required forms, reports, and documentation.
• Assist with specimen receiving and other clerical or administrative tasks when additional support is needed.
• Follow laboratory safety rules, standard procedures, and regulatory requirements at all times.
• Keep patient information confidential and comply with HIPAA and other privacy obligations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or an equivalent credential.
• Prior experience in clerical, administrative, medical billing, healthcare, laboratory, or data processing work.
• Exposure to laboratory information systems or electronic medical records.
• Working knowledge of basic computer functions and word processing tools.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Understanding of human anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of quality assurance, client service, and laboratory safety practices.
• Awareness of data processing and billing concepts and methods.
• Comfort using a personal computer and standard office software.
• Typing speed of at least 60 words per minute.
• Strong command of spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Ability to use office equipment such as copiers, scanners, calculators, multi-line phones, and fax machines.
• Good organization and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to understand and follow detailed directions, procedures, and specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range for this position is $18 to $20 per hour.

Benefits include access to qualified retirement programs, paid time off for vacation, holidays, and leaves, a 401(k) plan with company match, and health, dental, and vision coverage subject to the terms of the applicable plans.

Eligibility

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is not able to sponsor or transfer employment visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every requirement, as long as they believe they can contribute meaningfully to the role.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.