Full-Time

Laboratory Call Center Specialist

Deadline 8/28/27
Southcoast Health

Southcoast Health

1,001-5,000 employees

Not-for-profit health system delivering integrated care

Compensation Overview

$18.36 - $29.27/hr

Dartmouth, MA, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Medical Terminology
Quality Assurance (QA)
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • Completion of four years of high school is required.
  • Some knowledge of medical terminology or additional courses or training is required.
  • A minimum of one year of related work experience is required.
  • Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or qualify for an exemption by signing the required statement.
Responsibilities
  • Act as a liaison to clients, patients, and providers in the primary and secondary market areas for the Laboratory Outreach Program.
  • Respond to and solve problems related to laboratory specimen procurement, test ordering, result delivery, and billing.
  • Provide support for all areas of the Laboratory, including hospital pathology sites, SPG offices, Outreach Patient Service Centers, and the mobile outreach team.
  • Carefully document and follow up on patient- and client-related activity.
  • Investigate and resolve work queue exceptions.
  • Participate in Laboratory-related quality events.
  • Maintain supplies.
  • Assist and provide coverage for appointment desk Call Center representatives.
  • Rotate coverage for minor holidays.

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Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New Bedford, Massachusetts

Founded

1996

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What believers are saying

  • Southcoast reported June 2026 operating revenue of $430.6 million despite tougher pricing pressure.
  • February 2026 provider hiring added obstetrics, cardiology, endocrinology, and addiction medicine capacity.
  • OBHG launched Charlton Memorial’s first 1.0 OB triage model, targeting January 2026 coverage.

What critics are saying

  • Southcoast posted a $22.9 million Q1 2026 operating loss as expenses outran revenue.
  • St. Luke’s nurses picketed September 19, 2025 over staffing and pay, pressuring 2026 contracts.
  • If Medicare and Medicaid rates stay squeezed, Southcoast’s labor-heavy model becomes structurally untenable by 2027.

What makes Southcoast Health unique

  • Only maternity provider locally, anchoring Southcoast’s referral moat across southeastern Massachusetts.
  • USFHP expanded March 3, 2026 to 160 more primary-care providers and three hospitals.
  • Southcoast added 16 providers in 2026, sustaining specialty depth at Charlton, St. Luke’s, and Tobey.

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Benefits

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

Employee Wellbeing Program

Generous Earned Time Off Package

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Stock Options

Company Equity

Conference Attendance Budget

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Professional Development Budget

Professional Certification Support

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Mentorship Program

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