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Referral Specimen Processing Representative 1
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What they do
A Laboratory Specimen Processor catalogs specimens in a medical laboratory for use by other health care workers, including laboratory technicians, nurses, and physicians. Specimens can include blood samples, bacteria cultures, and even organs. Receives specimens, enters specimen data into a computer system, prepares samples for further laboratory analysis, and transports specimens to other labs and clinical departments.
$40,072 / year median in Kansas
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Job Title
- Specimen Processing
- Referral Representative I
Job Location - Lenexa, KS
Job Duration - 3+ Months
Shift/Time Zone:
Monday-Friday 2:30pm-11:00pm CDT
2nd shift
Summary
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.
Duties and Responsibilities
Retrieve, sort and process specimens for shipment to referral laboratories.
Ensure sample quality and accuracy. Identify 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 medical/technical matters related to patient testing
and result reporting using established protocols.
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 [TNP's] and lab accidents to clients within 24 hours of
notification. Document thoroughly; elevate issues of concern to supervisor.
Identify and escalate Reportable Quality incidents to supervisors.
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 and/or (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.
Required Work Experience:
Minimum one (1) to two (2) years clinical laboratory experience.
Preferred Work Experience:
Customer service and/or 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 and/or 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
to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
Demonstrate strong independent problem-solving skills.
Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, coworkers 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 Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent
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REQUIRED
Work Environment:
Required to handle biological samples and potentially hazardous chemicals.
Additional Job Details:
This person will be working 2rd shift, not 3rd shift.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Other Retirement and Savings