Job Details
Category Laboratory
Location Indianapolis Indiana
Job function Operations
Job family Laboratory Operations
Shift Evening
Employee type Regular Full-Time
Work mode On-site
Job Description Referral Representative II - Indianapolis IN Monday to Friday 1100 AM to 730 PM Pay range 17.20 per hour employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10 for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15 for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills training experience education and where applicable certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
Benefits Information We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical financial and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position some of the benefits offered may include
• Day 1 Medical supplemental health dental & vision for FT employees who work 30 hours • Best-in-class well-being programs • Annual no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness® • healthyMINDS mental health program • Vacation and HealthFlex Time • 6 Holidays plus 1 MyDay off • FinFit financial coaching and services • 401k pre-tax andor Roth IRA with company match up to 5 after 12 months of service • Employee stock purchase plan • Life and disability insurance plus buy-up option • Flexible Spending Accounts • Annual incentive plans • Matching gifts program • Education assistance through MyQuest for Education • Career advancement opportunities • and so much more
Handle all internal and external customer contact regarding Referral Testing. Receive resolve and follow up with complex customer issues. Act as a liaison between internal and external customers and Referral vendors.
Responsibilities Retrieve sort and process specimens for shipment to referral laboratories. Ensure sample quality and accuracy. Identifies problems with specimen types missing information incorrect temperature quantity not sufficient etc. Prepare specimens and packages for shipment ensuring they are prepared according to IATA regulations. Responsible for filing departmental documents. Handle all customer inquiries regarding reporting of results service failures and other quality issues to provide customer satisfaction. Report laboratory results using established protocols. Contact clients to resolve routine or medicaltechnical matters related to patient testing and result reporting using established protocols. Advise Customers Client Services and Sales of test delays. Perform investigations and provide resolution to complex Referral Testing issues. Research test availability using established protocol for selecting a referral vendor. Assist Client Services Customers and Sales by effectively answering questions and responding to concerns in a timely manner. Communicate all tests not performed TNPs and lab accidents to clients within 24 hours of notification. Document thoroughly elevate issues of concern to supervisor. Track and report metrics required for monitoring Referral Vendor effectiveness. Monitor use of Wild Codes and advise Group Lead or Supervisor of increases in particular test. Resolve interface exception logs and ensure exceptions are resolved in a timely manner. Issue revised reports as necessary in accordance with defined guidelines. Identify and escalate Reportable Quality incidents to supervisors. Troubleshoot referral issues and notify supervisor of potential problems. Assist in training Referral Assistant and Referral Rep I. Participate in special projects regarding Referral Testing. Maintain work area in a safe functional and sanitary condition. Adhere to all established CLIA HIPAA OSHA and laboratory safety requirements. Required to use a personal protective equipment b engineering controls andor c work practice controls as directed by management. Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities but rather a general description of work performed by the position.
Qualifications
Required Work Experience Minimum three 3 to five 5 years clinical laboratory experience.
Preferred Work Experience Customer service andor medical background preferred.
Physical and Mental Requirements The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance. Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time. Frequent walking andor standing.
Knowledge Basic understanding of the operations of Client Services and Specimen Processing. Thorough understanding of Referral Testing. Basic medical terminology applicable to clinical laboratory.
Skills Must be detail-oriented have the ability to work independently establish work priorities and handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency. Demonstrate strong independent problem-solving skills to be able to handle complex and challenging issues. Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors co-workers and clients. Communication skills necessary to handle telephone inquiries from clients and vendors. Ability to deal with patient and client information in a confidential manner. Good data entry skills required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word Excel and Outlook and Laboratory Information Systems.
Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
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