Sendout Specialist

Pathgroup • Greenville, SC

35d

About The Position

The Send Out Specialist prepares laboratory specimens for further laboratory analysis and testing by referral laboratories.

Major Responsibilities

Accessioning orders
Specimen preparation and shipment to referral laboratory including generating all paperwork for the appropriate laboratories and tests that are ordered
Maintain logs for send out tests and follow up on test results
Appropriately transfer orders from LIS system to other systems
Navigate multiple referral laboratory internet ordering sites to place patient orders
Provides notification of test result information to appropriate medical personnel
Interpret physician orders, obtain clarification from physicians or nurses when necessary
Collaborate with all departments to ensure add on orders from providers are handled correctly and completely
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Exceptional customer / client service skills
• Excellent communication and computer skills
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize a wide range of requests
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

• Medical background preferred

Responsibilities

• Accessioning orders
• Specimen preparation and shipment to referral laboratory including generating all paperwork for the appropriate laboratories and tests that are ordered
• Maintain logs for send out tests and follow up on test results
• Appropriately transfer orders from LIS system to other systems
• Navigate multiple referral laboratory internet ordering sites to place patient orders
• Provides notification of test result information to appropriate medical personnel
• Interpret physician orders, obtain clarification from physicians or nurses when necessary
• Collaborate with all departments to ensure add on orders from providers are handled correctly and completely
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees