Customer Service Representative (Medical Laboratory)

Interpath Laboratory, Inc; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision with discounts

401(K) with employer match

Paid Time Off

In-house diagnostic testing

Job summary

Interpath Laboratory’s Pathology Services division seeks a Medical Laboratory Customer Service Representative with excellent people skills to support patients and the team. A 4-day work week with rotating 9-hour shifts is offered, along with competitive benefits and opportunities across multiple sites.

Ideal candidates have a collaborative spirit, strong communication abilities, and the reliability to maintain consistent attendance while handling administrative, data management, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous phlebotomy experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication and professional interaction with patients and teammates.
• Detail-oriented with strong accuracy.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Administrative duties: provide excellent customer service and answer phones.
• Technical duties: perform venipuncture and collect specimens for testing.
• Data management: verify specimen information and perform data entry.
• Specimen handling: receive, process, and package samples for referral labs.
• Compliance: follow safety, HIPAA, Medicare rules, and participate in QA.
• Flexibility: cover shifts at different sites to maintain smooth operations.
• Reliability: maintain punctual attendance to support the team and patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pathology Services, part of Interpath Laboratory, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Customer Service Representative with excellent people skills to enhance our team. Ideal candidates will have a collaborative spirit and a commitment to supporting both our patients and our team's goals.

Schedule

4-Day Work Week (Rotating Schedule, 9-Hour Shifts)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision with In-Network & Custom Network discounts
• 401(K) with discretionary employer match
• Paid Time Off
• Free clinical diagnostic laboratory testing performed in house

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Administrative duties: Providing excellent customer service, answering phones, and monitoring for instrumentation alarms.
• Technical responsibilities: Performing venipuncture for blood collection, obtaining additional specimen types as required, and preparing all samples for lab testing and screening.
• Accurate data management: Verifying specimen information, performing data entry, and properly identifying patient information.
• Specimen handling: Receiving, processing, and packaging samples for referral labs while maintaining specimen integrity.
• Compliance: Following safety protocols, HIPAA policies, Medicare rules, and participating in quality assurance.
• Flexibility: Covering work shifts at different sites as needed to ensure smooth operations.
• Reliability: Maintaining consistent, punctual, and reliable attendance to ensure continuity of operations and support for our team and patients.

Education & Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• Previous phlebotomy experience is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication skills; able to interact professionally with patients and team members.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple responsibilities effectively.

Physical Requirements

• Laboratory setting with automated equipment emitting ambient sounds.
• High level of staff interaction in close quarters; must hear alarms to ensure timely response to safety needs.
• Regular handling of potentially infectious samples, with required protective gear (lab coat, gloves, goggles, face shield).
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, crawl, twist, and walk on uneven surfaces throughout the day.
• Frequent bending, extended standing, and lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Flexibility to work extended hours or overtime as needed.

OSHA Category

This role involves exposure to blood, body fluids, and/or tissues, with Hepatitis-B vaccination offered to all performing these duties.

About Us

Interpath Laboratory is a family-owned and operated clinical and anatomic pathology laboratory serving communities across Oregon, Washington, Nebraska, and Idaho. With more than 90 locations and over 60 years of steady growth, we are one of the Pacific Northwest's leading independent laboratories, with plans for continued and strategic expansion into the Midwest. We are known for delivering rapid, reliable, and cost-effective laboratory testing while maintaining the flexibility, innovation, and personal connection that come from remaining independent. Our success is built on strong relationships—with our clients, our patients, and most importantly, our employees. At Interpath, we foster a collaborative, supportive work environment where teamwork, professionalism, and positive attitudes matter. We believe great results start with great people, and we are committed to creating a workplace where employees can build meaningful careers while making a real impact in the communities we serve.

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