- Registers patient specimens for in house or referral testing.
- Retrieves appropriate billing information from a variety of electronic systems.
- Answers and routes telephone calls from customers.
- Provides information to customers and solicits information to triage calls to disseminate to appropriate departments.
- Acts as liaison between customer and various departments.
- Accesses, prints, and distributes patient lab reports to appropriate patient care areas.
- Projects a professional image through formal and informal communication to internal and external customers.
- Orders and maintains an adequate inventory of commonly used supplies to ensure immediate availability; Evaluates new products as available.
- Takes prompt action to resolve any problem with the registration or ordering of specimens.
- Escalates to supervisor when needed.
- Accurately places order on patient samples Investigates and resolves all problems and provides documentation for monthly quality management reports.
- Answers and routes telephone calls efficiently and professionally providing information as needed and/or soliciting information to triage calls to appropriate departments.
- Works with supervisor to formulate plan for professional development.
- Attends educational in-services and training classes for various computer systems as necessary.
- Is proficient in computer programs necessary to track and document work related data.
- Registers patient specimens for in house or referral testing.
- Retrieves appropriate billing information from a variety of electronic systems.
- Troubleshoots and resolves problems related to specimens, results, billing.
- Responds to telephone inquiries from medical staff concerning status of patient testing.
- Serves as liaison between the laboratory and medical and nursing staff regarding ordering, collection and processing of patient specimens.
- Reviews test requisitions and specimen labels for accurate information and orders tests appropriately.
- Follows up on all tests with incomplete information or questionable test orders.
- Verifies and updates insurance information and triages specimens to the proper testing facility.
- Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Three years phlebotomy, processing, or customer service experience preferred.
- Phlebotomy certification preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.