• Clin Svc Representative I

    University of Florida (Gainesville, FL)


    Clin Svc Representative I

     

    Work type: Staff Full-Time

     

    Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Health Care Administration/Support

     

    Department: 29081100 - MD-PATH - UF PATH LABS

    Classification Title:

    Clin Svc Representative I

     

    Classification Minimum Requirements:High school diploma or equivalent. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may

     

    substitute an equivalent rate for the required experience

    Job Description: Clinical Pathology Specimen Triage/Receiving:

    Receive and record all specimens into daily receipt log, this 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. Deliver specimen to appropriate lab in the designated location. Forwards copy of

     

    report to appropriate in-house physician/lab. Monitor samples being sent to outside facilities.

    Clinical Pathology Problem Documenting and Follow-up:

    Responsible for any such duties needed to keep the accessioning and processing area running smoothly

    and performing the work in an accurate, organized and timely manner. Coordinate special testing, such

     

    as, athletic, molecular and QFT. Monitor courier drop offs and ensure runs are not missed. Monitor

     

    expected list to confirm all specimens are received and communicated. Monitor emails throughout the

     

    shift to ensure information is relayed and received in a timely manner. Keep track of issues and

     

    communicate with client services and supervisors when frequent issues occur. Assist with oversight and

     

    daily processes for the Triage/Accessioning and Processing section. Responsible for troubleshooting and

     

    documenting any issues that come up in the day/evening shift and reporting directly to their supervisor (or

     

    team lead) any and all issues that arise

    CP Accessions/ Processing:

    Prepare Clinical Pathology laboratory specimens for designated departments/locations prior to laboratory

    analysis and testing. Unpack specimens from branches or ports and routes specimens by type to various

     

    staging areas. Prepare all specimens received for testing in designated laboratory departments or

     

    locations such as staging of specimens, centrifuge, separate serum, and blood smears. Aliquot sample fordepartments. Prepare excess specimen samples for storage and resolve and document problem

     

    specimens.

    AP Triage/Accessions:

    Receive and document all anatomic pathology laboratory samples. Prepare Anatomic Pathology

    laboratory specimens for delivery to designated departments/locations prior to laboratory analysis and

    testing. Prepares excess specimen samples for storage and resolves and documents problem specimens.

    Expected Salary:

    Starting salary is between $16.15 - 16.50 per hour

     

    Required Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may

     

    substitute an equivalent rate for the required experience.

    Preferred:Communication skills which 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 with infectious and biohazardous materials. Ability to quickly learn various aspects of Lab

     

    Operations. Knowledge of Medical terminology. Typing and data entry skills. Strong attention to detail.

     

    Previous experience working in a lab or other clinical setting. Experience with Epic/ Epic Beaker and

     

    SalesForce/CRM experience.

    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 our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

     

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

     

    Health Assessment Required:No

     

    Advertised: 14 May 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

     

    Applications close: 23 May 2025 Eastern Daylight Time