Referral Testing Specialist

Description

ABOUT US

An unwavering pursuit of Excellence in Patient Care - Every Diagnosis, Every Day. This is what we stand for.

CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories is headquartered in the Seattle area in our state-of-the-art Central Processing Laboratory. As one of the largest AP labs in the United States, with over 300 staff members and 60 distinguished Pathologists, we offer some of the most technologically advanced resources and service menus in the region. In addition, our cutting-edge Molecular Laboratory with next-generation sequencing offers groundbreaking personalized medicine testing. Our lab continues to grow in technology and scientific advancement while offering our employees a wide array of training and career progression pathways in Administration, Laboratory and Hospital Support, Histology, Cytology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Grossing and more. If our mission of patient care resonates with you, Come Grow With Us in Pursuit of Excellence.

Position Summary:

A Referral Testing Specialist's primary tasks are to prepare and send out materials for both internal and external testing. All Referral Testing Specialists will act as liaison between CellNetix sites and other laboratories across the region and country. Other job functions include regular communications with pathologists and reference laboratories, maintaining worklists, and assisting other laboratory departments with questions pertaining to tests and testing materials. Employees are expected to adhere to HIPAA standards at all times. Due to various environmental hazards presented in the workplace such as formalin, communicable disease, fresh human tissue, etc., employees must also adhere to strict Standard Operating Procedures and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.

Position Schedule: M-F 8:00am-4:30pm or 9:00am-5:30pm options

Essential Duties:

This role may perform any of the following duties or groups of duties:

1. Place orders as requested by pathologists and doctors
2. Organize and prioritize regular specimen inbound and outbound workflow
3. Provide educational resources internally and externally, as needed
4. Prepare and distribute materials for external testing
5. Monitor and prioritize correspondence and reports through fax, email, and phone calls
6. Research and troubleshoot pathologist and customer issues
7. Communicate clearly and effectively with all points of contact

Qualifications

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

1. Exhibit precise attention to detail
2. Adaptable & flexible
3. Good with time management, organization and have the ability to multitask
4. Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
5. Performs with a professional demeanor
6. Able to perform well under pressure with a large work volume

Qualifications/Experience:

1. Minimum High school graduate
2. Preferred clinical medical setting or laboratory experience
3. Demonstrate proficiency in data entry and computer software applications
4. Comfortable handling biological specimens
5. Familiarity with medical terminology preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Extended time on feet
• Be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Standing, bending, stooping
• Computer use
• Manual dexterity

Benefits:

CellNetix offers a comprehensive benefits plan.

• Medical, Vision, Prescription company paid options.
  • Employee only HSA $29.86/per month or Employee only PPO $52.47/per month. Dependent plans also available.
• Dental company paid options.
  • Employee only $0.00/per month. Dependent plans also available.
• 401K company match up to 4%
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 0-3 Years of Service: Accrue up to 15 days per year
  • 4-7 Years of Service: Accrue up to 20 days per year
  • 8-12 Years of Service: Accrue up to 25 days per year
  • 13 Years of Service: Accrue up to 30 days per year
• Holiday Pay
  • 6 paid holidays per year
  • 4 floating holidays per year
• Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
• Fully subsidized ORCA public transportation card and free parking at most sites.
• Company paid Norton LifeLock Identity Protection.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: As a healthcare organization we are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment. We require a criminal history background check and drug test for all final candidates.

CellNetix is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy that all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, genetic information, the presence of a sensory, physical, or mental disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. CellNetix is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know.
CellNetix has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. Job candidates must be able to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation in place prior to starting work. Fully vaccinated is defined as two weeks after the second dose in a two-dose series such as Pfizer or Moderna or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine such as Johnson & Johnson. Please work with Human Resources if you need an accommodation.

Salary : $21 - $24