ROLE:

This Remote position is responsible for receiving and processing customer orders by telephone or fax and ensuring all customer requests are handled in a prompt, efficient, courteous and professional manner. The Lab Specialist will process all customer orders in accordance with the established company standards and procedures. As one of the primary points of contact with the customer, the Lab Specialists responsibility is to make a concerted effort to listen to the customer's needs and provide them with a positive experience. The Lab Specialist is also responsible for coordinating the flow of the patient's lab results in Copia and Soft program, including working with any outside reference labs when necessary. The Lab Specialist will be cross trained in the other positions within the department and when needed, will be asked to perform these functions as well.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide prompt, accurate and courteous responses to customers
• Solve routine and complex problems (Contact supervisor immediately for problems unable to solve)
• Answer incoming customer service orders as soon as possible
• Display active listening and superior customer service skills for both external & internal customers.
• Document activity to the Copia system
• Consistently check appropriate Copia screen for report results
• Display the ability to enter orders manually via our fax process
• Display the ability to operate the phone system effectively
• Adhere to work schedule
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS|EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform the different tasks they have been trained for in the call center. The retention of this knowledge is a critical part of cross training the call center personnel
• Computer knowledge
• Strong customer service skills
• Solid communication skills (including verbal, written and listening skills)
• Solid problem solving and decision-making abilities
• Good organizational skills
• Execute and prioritize multiple tasks
• Professional
• Ability to type 35 - 40 words per minute
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Medical terminology / experience preferred but not required
• A minimum of a High school Diploma or equivalent required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Benefits:

TridentCare offers a competitive wage and robust benefit package to full time employees. Part time employees are eligible for many of the same below, pro-rated. Benefits include:

• Two weeks of vacation time
• Health Insurance after 30 days!
• Sick time
• 8 paid holidays
• Same day pay available
• Medical insurance allowance, giving you the freedom to customize your plan to fit your needs
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• 401(k)

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