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Referral Representative I

Quest Diagnostics
Chantilly, USA
Full-time
Mid
Onsite
$17.20 - $25.24 / hour
Discovered 1 weeks ago

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Qualifications

  • 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.
  • 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, 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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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, 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)

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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Customer service and/or medical background preferred.

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