Lab Support Specialist II - Client Services Pathology Lab
Lab Support Specialist II - Client Services Pathology Lab
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About Our Company
Were a physicianled patientcentric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.
Our primary multispecialty and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices patients homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical Village Medical at Home Summit Health CityMD and Starling Physicians.
When you join our team you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for are innovating valuebased care and leveraging integrated applications population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to highquality connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.
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Job Description
This is a full time position: Monday Friday 2pm 10:30pm with weekends as needed
Position Summary:
As a Lab Support Specialist II you play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of laboratory processes and delivering exceptional customer service. Reporting directly to your supervisor or manager you are responsible for upholding the highest standards of quality and accuracy in all tasks assigned to you. To assist in the performance of laboratory duties which include but are not limited to specimen processing specimen problem solving adding testing to specimens answering and triaging all incoming calls and executing or analyze tests in numerous areas. Research and resolve any production errors or problems while escalating when necessary.
Essential Job functions:
Duties may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:
- Any and all tasks delegated by management.
- Ability to handle all specimen types.
- Establish positive patient identifications.
- Identify and resolve problem specimens.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.
- Display the ability to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by our providers and sites.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients including doctors nurses and medical assistants addressing inquiries resolving issues and providing exceptional customer service.
- Always demonstrate good judgment when determining what action to take when processing
- samples. Always seek supervisory or manager assistance if needed.
- Understand strict quality regulations related to test ordering and how it relates to patient care.
- Adheres to safety and quality policies and procedures.
- Report malfunctioning workstations to management.
- Escalate any or all problems or questions to a group lead and/or Supervisor if needed.
- Manage incoming calls and emails promptly responding to client requests and ensuring accurate and timely communication.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues supervisors and clients fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Demonstrate attention to detail critical thinking and problemsolving skills in all aspects of job performance.
- Facilitate the ordering process for tests and specimens including coordinating with healthcare providers and accurately documenting orders in the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
- Provide support and guidance to clients regarding specimen collection procedures test requirements and result interpretation.
- Uphold ethical standards and confidentiality requirements in all interactions and activities maintaining trust and integrity in the workplace.
- Collaborate with laboratory technologists and technicians to ensure seamless workflow and timely delivery of results to clients.
- Investigate and resolve client complaints or concerns escalating issues to appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Conduct followup communication with providers to ensure satisfaction and address any outstanding issues.
- Adhere to all departmental and company policies.
- Ability to change schedules to accommodate department workflow.
- Maintain confidentiality. Adhere to HIPAA guidelines.
- Ability to review test codes and specimen types correctly in LIS.
- Assist in the development and implementation of client service improvement initiatives contributing to enhanced client satisfaction and retention.
- Ability to research and review patient test orders in Athena.
- Adhere to any other functions delegated by management.
- Coordinate and follow up with Quest and LabCorp on a daily basis to help resolve problems for missing or outstanding testing results.
- Answer the phone take messages obtain necessary information and give a response to the caller on a timely manner.
- Provide client services in taking appropriate information finding resolutions and triaging problems and questions from doctors nurses and CMAs.
- Place orders in LIS when requested by the clinician.
- Find specimens for addon testing requested by the physician office; label and ensure that the order was placed by office staff.
- Assist with finding pending specimens on various workinprocess or pending reports. Follow up on the specimen problem box and resolve all specimens.
- Ensure records are accurate complete legible and appropriately stored in binders for future reference as needed.
- Prepare daily lab error reports and process LIS emails as needed.
- Create VERGE reports for risk and compliance analysis.
General Job functions:
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
PhysicalJob Requirements
- Endurance (e.g. continuous typing prolonged standing/bending walking lifting carrying pushing and pulling)
- Work requires sitting standing and / or walking for periods of up to eight hours.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers
- Physicalstrength to lift heavy objects carts or items taking frequency and weight into consideration.
- The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds.
- Physicalmobility which includes movement from place to place on the job taking distance and speed into account.
- Balance is maintained during climbing bending and/or reaching.
- Physicalagility which includes the ability to maneuver the body while in place.
- Ability to handle thephysicalrequirements of the position.
EnvironmentalRisks:
- Chemicals Sharps Latex Chemotherapy and Fumes
- Loud noises
- Vibration
- Extreme temperatures
- Confined spaces
- Allergens: dust mold and/or pollen
- Magnetic fields
- Radiation
- Combative patients/visitors
Bloodborne Pathogen:
- Exposure to infectious hazards blood body fluids nonintact skin or tissue specimens.
- Contact with patients or patient specimens is possible.
- Unplanned or unexpected exposure.
- Exposure to infectious hazards blood and other body fluids.
Education Certification Computer and Training Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree preferred.
- 01 year of related work experience required and 24 years preferred.
- Medical terminology is preferred but not required.
- Previous experience in a customer service role.
- Standard Office Equipment (Phone Fax Copy Machine Scanner Email/Voice Mail).
- Strong flexibility and the ability to manage and adapt to changing priorities quickly.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent ability to listen and respond.
- Ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing is required.
- Familiarity with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) is beneficial.
- Possible exposure to infectious specimens and other laboratory hazards.
- The ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing is required.
- Methods of Evaluation: Documented evaluations occur at the end of full training and periodically thereafter.
Travel:
- None Required.
About Our Commitment
Total Rewards at VillageMD
Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMDs benefit platform includes Medical Dental Life Disability Vision FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.
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Our Companyprovides equal employment opportunities EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion creed gender/sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression (including transgender status) national origin ancestry citizenship status age disability genetic information marital status pregnancy military status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state and local laws.
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