Executive Helpdesk Central Laboratory

Role Clarity Helpdesk Executive (Laboratory)

Department: Customer Success (Operations)

Reporting To: Head Helpdesk (Laboratory)

Role Definition:

The Helpdesk Executive is the first point of contact for resolving operational issues arising in the laboratorys pre-analytical analytical and post-analytical stages. The role ensures systematic ticket logging accurate categorization coordination with internal stakeholders and empathetic communication with branches partners and support teams ensuring timely resolution and service continuity.

Deliverables:

1. Timely resolution of all tickets within defined SLA timelines
2. High Stakeholder satisfaction
3. Compliance on LIMS-based ticket documentation and resolution
4. Real-time status communication on delays resampling and critical ticket types

Task and Activities:

Issue Categorization & Resolution

• Log each query raised by branches FOFO partners SIS centers POCs and internal teams in the LIMS WeCARE system accurately.
• Tag each ticket to the correct category. Route tickets to the correct department for resolution ownership.
• Follow ticket classification SOP to avoid misrouting and reduce back-and-forth delays.
• Track every open ticket on your dashboard and ensure it is picked up within SLA limits.
• Share status updates to the partner or branch and ensure resolution confirmation before closing the ticket.
• Monitor open tickets on your dashboard regularly; prioritize by SLA breach risk.
• Ensure complete handover of unresolved tickets and shift-specific incidents during every changeover.
• Follow escalation matrix if any ticket remains unresolved beyond SLA timelines. Document escalation chain clearly in ticket history with time and action taken.

Communication & Service Etiquette

• Act as the communication bridge between Laboratory and Branch/Partner Teams for the following critical updates: Repeat Sample Requirement Sample Integrity Issues such as rejection or rerun and Test Delays. Document every such communication with time person spoken to and follow-up ticket remark.
• Handle all calls professionally with a courteous and solution-driven tone. Repeat and confirm the query received to avoid misunderstanding.
• Notify the critical updates to respective teams as per escalation matrix.
• Keep all parties updated on the expected timeline of resolution; in case of delay give proactive updates. Use appropriate templates or SOP formats for email/SMS communications.

LIMS/WeCARE System Updates & Documentation

• Update ticket remarks with each action taken including stakeholder name date and time.
• Attach screenshots call notes or internal confirmations as evidence of progress.
• Flag incorrectly routed tickets to the Head Helpdesk with reasons for correction and learning note.
• Ensure no ticket is closed without customer confirmation or stakeholder feedback unless auto-closure criteria are met.

Learning & Continuous Improvement

• Attend all monthly training sessions on New test parameters or updated test codes; Retest/recollection guidelines; Revised SLAs or escalation matrix
• Complete internal L&D assignments with 100% accuracy to improve service knowledge.

Success Metrics:

• 100% ticket logging and update compliance
• 100% of tickets resolved within SLA timelines
• CSAT 4.8 with zero escalations

Required Experience:

Exec