Job Summary
The Customer Service Representative is responsible for client success by answering inquiries received by phone or email, setting-up new accounts in databases, providing webinar trainings, resolving specimens on hold, and educating clients on test requirements, collection, and shipping procedures. They are also in charge of inputting a high volume of data for accurate and timely laboratory reporting nationally and accountable for quality assurance checks of reporting information and editing data as needed.
Shift: Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Summary of Essential Job Functions
- Answering the telephone, screening, transferring incoming calls appropriately.
- Answering and handling incoming calls regarding all client concerns in a timely manner.
- Reporting client concerns using the current established protocol.
- Providing information and educating clients on test requirements, collection, and shipping procedures.
- Contacting collection sites to resolve routine matters related to patient testing and result reporting.
- Reporting patient results using the current established protocol.
- Setting up new accounts in the databases using the current established protocol.
- Retrieving data from the database or electronic files as requested.
- Entering data into corresponding fields within various software programs.
- Identifying and correcting data entry errors using appropriate quality control methods.
- Monitoring electronic interface channels for Covid-19 reporting.
- Corresponding with external agencies regarding Covid-19 reporting.
- General office duties which include filing, photocopying, scanning, and faxing, as necessary.
- Assisting and covering accessioning and billing when necessary or required.
- Undertaking any other duties and responsibilities as required by the Client Operations & Sales Manager.
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must have a minimum of two years administrative or receptionist experience.
- Experience in laboratory medicine, mental health or related field and knowledge of medical terminology is a plus.
- Must be IT literate and have knowledge of software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Skills and Competencies
- Must possess the ability to communicate with people at all levels of the organization, patients, and external agencies.
- Must be open, agreeable, and professional when gathering and referring information to the appropriate member of the team.
- Must have the ability to multitask, work within tight deadlines and prioritize conflicting demands whilst working effectively.
- Must have the ability to listen actively when spoken to and effectively communicate their thoughts to others.
- Must have the ability to work alone but also in a team, with fellow staff, in the business setting.
- Must possess good time management skills.
- Must actively seek to accomplish tasks and be able to use a variety of methods and ideas to solve problems whilst, when needed, seeking advice and/or guidance from fellow employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 2 years
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work setting:
- In-person
- Office
Experience:
- Microsoft, Excel, Powerpoint: 1 year (Required)
- Customer Service Representative: 2 years (Required)
- Admin or Receptionist: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person