Client Services Representative- Pathology Lab

About the role

Under moderate supervision, the Client Services Representative anticipates, recognizes and meets the needs of internal and external customers. The representative provides prompt, cooperative assistance and seeks ways to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM on-site, reporting directly to the Customer Service Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Establish trusting relationships with internal and external customers by acting as a source of reliable and helpful information; serve as a liaison between them.
• Answer incoming calls and transfer them to the appropriate party.
• Greet and announce all visitors to appropriate personnel.
• Respond promptly to requests for assistance, including new referral source account set-up, slide requests, report requests, managed care inquiries, and data verification with physician offices (for pre-data and data entry).
• Prioritize requests and provide an approximate time period for response.
• Document all calls on customer service information forms, noting name, phone number, time of call, nature of the request, resolution of the problem, and date/time of resolution.
• Assist with all customer communication projects, including direct mail letters, e-mail announcements, telephone announcements, etc.
• Initiate and implement quarterly telephone communication with referral sources.
• Manage service recovery, including necessary and appropriate letters, telephone calls, or other methods to keep the customer informed and satisfied.
• Provide monthly report at quality assurance meetings.
• Perform other duties as requested, including data entry and/or transcription support.
• Adhere to safety regulations.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Secretarial or clerical skills and strong interpersonal communication skills.

Qualifications

Desirable: two years of higher education, medical, and customer service experience.

Skills

• Basic computer and word processing applications.
• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Understanding of anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of client care, QA, and safety practices.

Benefits

• Two rich medical plans to choose from (HDHP & PPO).
• Dental and vision coverage.
• HSA/FSA options.
• Company-paid long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance.
• 401k with company match.
• 9 paid holidays per year.
• PTO accrual of 15 days per year.