Customer Care Representative

1046 Health Network Laboratories LLC; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

HNL Lab Medicine is seeking a Customer Care Representative to provide clear, effective communication regarding laboratory inquiries. The role emphasizes one-call resolution and a personalized experience so clients choose HNL Lab Medicine as their lab of choice.

The position requires high school diploma or GED, strong English communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and LIS systems, with a flexible schedule to meet department needs.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED; call center/clinical experience preferred.
• Must read, write, and speak English.
• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm to relate to ill or upset people.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and LIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, friendly, professional communication to clients via phone, email, fax and other channels.
• Aim for one-call resolutions and notify clients of results within turnaround times.
• Document all communication accurately in the designated Customer Care platform.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of LIS functions including Call Back and CoPath.
• Assist with training and cross-training of coworkers as needed.
• Flexibility in schedule to accommodate department workflow.

Skills

Clear communication

Multitasking

Customer service

Confidentiality

Patience

LIS familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CoPath LIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Schedule: Position typically works M-F Variable Days 1330-2200 with Every Other Weekend and Holiday rotation.

The primary focus of the Customer Care Representative is to provide clear, effective, and seamless communication regarding laboratory inquiries to our valued clients. This role focuses on achieving a one call resolution and ensures a personalized experience such that the customer wants to continue to use HNL Lab Medicine as their laboratory of choice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Possesses a sense of urgency while providing clear, friendly, caring, and professional communication in all verbal and electronic contact with clients showing a commitment to customer satisfaction. Excels in the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, including but not limited to, managing two desktops while handling customer inquiries via phone, email, fax, and other electronic communication in a timely manner to effectively provide an elevated level of customer satisfaction. Makes outgoing calls to notify clients, including but not limited to; STAT, critical, and/or client requested results within their expected turnaround time. Takes incoming calls to respond to inquiries including but not limited to; specimen requirements, test results, dispatch requests, IT Help and testing schedules. Maintains up-to-date knowledge and adheres to the department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Understands and abides by patient confidentiality regulations. Performs data processing, sorts/distributes mail, prints reports, handles requisitions, and files data to include verification of patient demographics. Receives and makes an average of 6-8 calls (minimum) per hour. Documents all communication accurately within designated platform with Customer Care. Possesses a strong understanding of the Laboratory Information System (LIS) functions including, but not limited to, Call Back, CoPath, and all systems within Customer Care. Cross trains in all functions within Customer Care in performing job duties as required. Accepts additional responsibilities as needed. Maintains work assignment flexibility and communicates ongoing/outstanding information with colleagues of the oncoming shift. Provides flexibility in schedule to accommodate department workflow. Actively participates in department and group huddle discussions. Participates in the event reporting and continuing education programs. Assists with training and cross training of co-workers and/or new employees. Completes any/all tasks delegated by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience High school diploma or GED. Call center and/or clinical experience preferred. Language Ability: Knowledge of medical terminology/human anatomy (willingness to complete medical terminology courses), information cares/data processing desirable. Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language. Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm in order to relate to ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and occasionally hostile people. Communication Ability: Must demonstrate and foster positive attitude with patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm in order to relate and work with ill, disabled, elderly, and upset clients. Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiple, and divide. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Reasoning Ability: Excellent communication, organization, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Discretion and confidentiality with patient data. Ability to perform duties with accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to work under stress. Computer Skills: Microsoft Office products, processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, designated laboratory, and customer care software.

Certificates and Licenses: No certification/licenses needed.

HNL Lab Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.

In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law.

All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy.

Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Address: 794 Roble Rd Primary Location: HNL- Roble Position Type: Onsite Department: 1046-00012 Customer Care

We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the organization. With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and rewarding opportunities.

Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential.

We're looking for individuals who align with our Core Values and enjoy working as a team to create satisfying outcomes for our patients, customers and clients.

At HNL Lab Medicine, our patients are more than just test tubes.

We understand the impact each test we analyze has on our patients' lives, and we never take that responsibility lightly.

Headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, we provide testing and related services to physician offices, hospitals, long-term care facilities, employers, and industrial accounts.

With more than 50 patient service centers throughout Pennsylvania, we provide accessible, patient-focused laboratory services in the communities we serve.

Our team of more than 2,000 professionals includes 109 board-certified pathologists and scientific directors, along with more than 400 certified laboratory scientists and phlebotomists.

Together, they bring deep expertise, operational excellence, accountability, and compassionate care to every test we perform.