Laboratory Quality & Data Coordinator
Job Summary
Join Our Team!
Patients Choice Laboratory is looking for a detail-oriented motivated Laboratory Quality & Data Coordinator to join our growing laboratory team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment enjoy solving problems and take pride in accuracy wed love to hear from you.
In this role youll play an essential part in ensuring laboratory orders are entered correctly specimens are processed accurately and quality standards are maintained from start to finish. Youll work closely with both laboratory and operations teams to help deliver timely reliable patient results while supporting continuous quality improvement throughout the department.
What Youll Do
As a Laboratory Quality & Data Coordinator you will:
- Accurately enter review validate and verify laboratory orders within the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
- Maintain the Patient Service Center (PSC) Laboratory Information System to ensure efficient specimen processing.
- Review specimens for completeness and identify discrepancies such as missing information incorrect specimen types or labeling issues.
- Understand testing requirements and the relationship between ordered tests and the specimens received.
- Communicate specimen or order concerns promptly to laboratory staff leadership and clients when necessary.
- Track quality control metrics and assist leadership in maintaining high standards for accuracy and specimen integrity.
- Help ensure specimen collections and data entry performed by both laboratory and client staff meet quality expectations.
- Complete required documentation accurately and within established timeframes.
- Provide support guidance and ongoing training to team members as needed.
- Assist with special projects client communications compliance initiatives and process improvements.
- Support department operations by assisting wherever needed to ensure workflow continuity.
- Meet departmental productivity and accuracy expectations within the first 90 days.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
What Were Looking For
Were seeking someone who is:
- Exceptionally detail-oriented with outstanding organizational skills.
- Comfortable working independently while collaborating with multiple departments.
- Able to prioritize work in a fast-paced high-volume environment.
- A strong communicator with excellent customer service skills.
- Professional dependable and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Committed to maintaining confidentiality and quality standards.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelors degree in a healthcare science or related field preferred.
- Equivalent education and relevant experience will be considered.
Experience
- Previous medical or clinical laboratory experience preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Experience with specimen processing laboratory operations or medical data entry preferred.
- Experience working in a production or high-volume environment is a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications.
Schedule & Compensation
Schedule
- Full-Time
- Tuesday through Saturday
- 6:00 AM 2:30 PM
Compensation
- $20.00$21.00 per hour
- Pay is based on education experience and qualifications.
Physical Requirements
- Lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
- Perform repetitive hand movements throughout the day.
- Stand walk bend reach and lift as needed during daily tasks.
Why Youll Love Working Here
At Patients Choice Laboratory every team member plays an important role in delivering quality patient care. We foster a collaborative environment where accuracy teamwork and continuous improvement are valued. Whether youre expanding your laboratory knowledge or looking to grow your career youll have opportunities to learn contribute and make a meaningful impact every day.
Required Experience:
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About Company
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