Laboratory Practice Representative III- Pathology

Faculty Physicians Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Faculty Physicians Inc. invites applications for a Laboratory Practice Representative III in Pathology.

This on-site role performs front desk and phlebotomy duties in an ambulatory lab, handles demographic and insurance registration, scheduling, and ensures correct specimen labeling and patient identification. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, completion of an accredited phlebotomy program, and extensive phlebotomy experience with medical office exposure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy program.
• More than 10 years of phlebotomy experience.
• 3-4 years medical office experience.
• General understanding and application of basic accounting principles.
• Current knowledge of payer requirements for referrals and pre-authorization.
• Knowledge of computerized billing system.

Responsibilities

• Performs front desk and phlebotomy duties in ambulatory lab.
• Registers demographic and insurance information, schedules patients.
• Verifies insurance and patient details, collects co-pays and balances.
• Ensures correct specimen labeling and alignment with requisitions.
• Follows laboratory SOP and maintains positive patient relations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient registration

Medical front desk

Cash collection

Billing knowledge

Education

GED or high school diploma

Phlebotomy program completion

10+ years phlebotomy experience

3-4 years medical office experience

Basic accounting principles

Payer requirements knowledge

Tools

GE Front Desk system

computerized billing system

Job description

Laboratory Practice Representative III- Pathology

Job Category : Laboratory

Requisition Number : LABOR009679

• Posted : August 7, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Hourly Range : $18.99 USD to $28.51 USD

Locations

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Waterloo
5900 Waterloo Road
Columbia, MD 21045, USA

Waterloo
5900 Waterloo Road
Columbia, MD 21045, USA

Performs various front desk and phlebotomy duties in an ambulatory laboratory setting including such functions as complete demographic and insurance registration, scheduling patients and/or verifying insurance information, phlebotomy specimen collection and quality checks of samples. Must be fully certified in patient registration and phlebotomy; and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates knowledge of FPI and its practices, including payer contracts, policies and best practices.
• Exhibits mid-level of skill in managing provider schedules and scheduling appointments accurately and effectively, including communicating patient responsibilities (obtaining a referral, bringing a co-pay, presenting identification and an insurance card at check in) and other events as part of the practice pre-visit activities.
• Demonstrates the ability and understanding of FPI policy for cash collection and patient encounter, including collecting co-payments, outstanding balances and posting accurately and efficiently in GE Front Desk Credit Card Module.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the revenue cycle as it relates to patient encounters and obtaining/verifying patient demographic and insurance information in order to receive payment for services rendered.
• Observes and applies relevant FPI and departmental policies and procedures. Observes and promotes positive guest relations. Demonstrates courtesy and open communications with patients and referral sources.
• Confirms all written orders on the requisition match specimen label.
• Identifies any special instructions that have been written on the requisition and clarifies before performing venipuncture.
• Ensures patient has been appropriately identified according to the laboratory SOP.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Completion of an accredited program in Phlebotomy
• More than 10 years of Phlebotomy experience
• 3-4 years medical office experience
• General understanding and application of basic accounting principles
• Current knowledge of payer requirements for referrals and pre-authorization
• Knowledge of computerized billing system

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position.Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/training and other qualifications. University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.More information can be found here:https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits .

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