Quality Analyst

LabCorp is seeking a Laboratory Quality Analyst to join our team at Ascension St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville TN.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide data for quality teams and support Quality Improvement efforts
• Schedule and conduct regular QA audits and mock inspections
• Support core laboratory and microbiology labs reviewing verification and validation studies.
• Assist Supervisor and leads with quality control issues
• Ensure complete and accurate readiness for all inspections and maintain all necessary documents
• Participate in regulatory and accrediting agency inspections when needed
• Perform first level review of proficiency testing results
• Assist the managers with draft responses to regulatory complaints and inspections
• Stay current with all regulatory agency and proficiency test requirements
• Participate in Quarterly Quality meetings.
• Serve as a resource on regulatory issues and compliance
• Perform administrative and clerical duties as needed
• Travel to sites and perform routine inspections.
• Perform scheduled and ad hoc chargemaster audits to validate test/charge mapping CPT/HCPCS coding modifiers pricing and effective dates; document findings and coordinate corrections with billing Cerner (LIS) analysts and laboratory leadership.
• Support new test builds and build changes in Cerner for audit readiness by confirming required billing attributes (orderable/billable setup charge codes diagnosis requirements/medical necessity and reference lab routing) and maintaining supporting validation documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 or more months of previous experience in a dedicated or designated laboratory quality regulatory lead or supervisory capacity.
• 5 or more years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) working in a clinical laboratory environment including exposure to laboratory quality and regulatory activities.
• 3 or more months of experience supporting laboratory quality and regulatory compliance as part of routine role responsibilities (beyond observation-only or bench-only support).
• 3 or more months of hands-on involvement with at least one regulated laboratory framework such as CAP CLIA TJC state or equivalent regulatory standards.
• 3 or more months of experience contributing to laboratory quality systems including one or more of the following:
  • SOP development or maintenance
  • Quality control (QC) review beyond routine bench documentation
  • Identification documentation or support of nonconformities corrective actions or quality-related issues

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 or more months of experience with direct accountability for laboratory billing and billing compliance including chargemaster setup CPT/HCPCS coding modifiers pricing and effective dates.

• 3 or more months of experience direct ownership of regulatory inspection activities (CAP CLIA TJC state or equivalent) including one or more of the following:
  • Inspection planning or preparation
  • On-site inspection coordination or support
  • Post-inspection corrective action development reporting or follow-up
• 3 or more months of experience serving as a quality designee regulatory liaison section lead or laboratory point of contact within a clinical laboratory.
• 3 or more months of experience documented accountability for audit findings root cause analysis corrective action plans (CAPA) or audit remediation activities.
• 3 or more months of experience training mentoring coaching or advising laboratory staff on quality systems regulatory requirements or compliance standards.
• 5 or more years of experience in clinical laboratory management
• TN Supervisor License in Medical Laboratory Technology

Additional Job Standards:

• In lieu of education requirements listed above non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may meet education requirement
• Familiarity with supporting laboratory test builds and updates in Cerner (LIS) or similar systems validating billing attributes such as orderable/billable configuration charge codes diagnosis and medical necessity requirements and reference lab routing.
• Familiarity with an electronic data management system is a plus (i.e. Policy Stat)
• General knowledge of laboratory regulations (TJC/CAP/CLIA/ISO) and TN state regulatory requirements
• Strong understanding of audit related requirements and procedures
• Working knowledge of quality assurance/quality management best practices
• Excellent analytical critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
• Strong computer skills with proficiency with MS Office programs

The Quality Assurance team provides vital support to the laboratories senior management as well as our clients and other LabCorp sites. This position is a great opportunity for laboratory professionals that have an eye for detail and a passion for quality assurance.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical Dental Vision Life STD/LTD 401(k) Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO) Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours Casual Intern and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) who are regularly scheduled toworka 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information pleaseclick here.

If youre looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth continual development professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference apply today!

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