Clin Svc Representative III - Lead

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Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Health Care Administration/Support
Department:29081100 - MD-PATH - UF PATH LABS

Classification Title:

Clin Svc Representative III

Classification Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent and four years of medical office experience, which includes the knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding guidelines as well as basic medical terminology. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Job Description:

Lead 
Create staff schedules, provide training, troubleshoot issues, and order supplies. Coordinate day-to-day
operations of the department for their assigned shift, and act as a technical supervisor in the absence of
the supervisor. Provide feedback regarding employee hiring, evaluations, hiring, counseling, and corrective action. Complete quality reports. Prepare the department for inspections and ensure the department meets
regulatory and safety requirements. Any such duties needed to keep the area running smoothly and perform the work in an accurate, organized, and timely manner. This position is responsible for training staff members on the day/evening shift and providing the proper instruction new employees need to complete their training list. Troubleshoots and documents any issues that come up in the day/evening shift and reports directly to
their supervisor any and all issues that arise. Coordinating lunches and breaks to ensure the area has
coverage at all times when the supervisor is not present in the area, and reporting any conflicts or issues
directly to their supervisor.

Proactively monitors and communicates case delays to Client Services, pathologists, and other required parties
Maintains and fosters a positive, ethical, and professional environment in the lab.

AP Accessions: 
Prepare Anatomic Pathology laboratory specimens for designated departments/locations prior to
laboratory analysis and testing. Unpacks specimens and routes specimens by type to various staging
areas. Prepares all specimens received for testing in designated laboratory departments or locations, such
as staging of slides, blocks, other specimens, and report preparation. Prepares excess specimen samples
for storage and resolves and documents problem specimens. Ensure that pathology reports for all case
types meet required standards.

CP Accessions/ Processing: 
Prepare Clinical Pathology laboratory specimens for designated departments/locations prior to laboratory
analysis and testing. Unpacks specimens from branches or ports and routes specimens by type to
various staging areas. Prepares all specimens received for testing in designated laboratory departments
or locations such as the staging of specimens, centrifuge, separating serum, and blood smears. Aliquot samples for departments. Prepares excess specimen samples for storage and resolves and documents problem specimens.

Registration 
Collects patient and insurance information and ensures required details are included on the forms. This
position also verifies and confirms insurance information.

Triage:
Receive and record all specimens/slides/blocks into the daily receipt log, which includes checking bins in
Shands Clinical Lab periodically throughout the day for additional samples.
Pre-accession specimens, order tests, print out labels, and attach to paperwork and specimen
container, print Test Order form – then deliver to appropriate lab and specimen to designated location.
Forwards a copy of the report to the appropriate in-house physician/lab.

Intake/Slide control: 
Receive and track slides/cases from UF Health Pathology satellite laboratories. Distribute slides to the
appropriate Pathologist. Maintain records of slides received and their distribution points. Assist UF Health
Pathology Laboratories' intake personnel in locating slides that have been distributed to Pathologists.
Return and track slides to UF Health Pathology satellite laboratory. Maintain records of slides returned.

 

Expected Salary:

Starting salary is between $22.25 - $23.25 per hour

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and four years of medical office experience, which includes the knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding guidelines as well as basic medical terminology. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred:

Communication skills that will allow the prospective employee to interact with UF physicians, client
physicians, and other health professionals in a professional manner. Ability to work in a potentially
stressful environment. Ability to quickly learn various aspects of Lab Operations. Knowledge of Medical
terminology.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See UF’s Veteran's Preference Page for more details.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: No

 

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Applications close: Eastern Standard Time

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