Schweiger Dermatology Group is one of the leading dermatology practices in the country, providing medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology services. The Laboratory Coordinator is responsible for supporting laboratory operations through specimen intake, administrative duties, and general lab maintenance, ensuring adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and maintaining efficiency in lab processes.
Responsibilities
- Receive laboratory specimens from couriers
- Review specimens for proper labeling and acceptability
- Resolve labeling discrepancies according to SOPs
- Sort specimens for in-house processing or send-outs based on insurance coverage, provider preference, and case type
- Accession specimens into the Laboratory Information System (LIS)
- Prepare cases for reference laboratories and confirm daily pickups
- Dispose of biohazard and hazardous waste in accordance with policies and regulations
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment, adhering to all OSHA, CLIA, and company-specific protocols
- Lab Coordinator is responsible for assisting in all customer inquiries related to but not limited to:
- Assist with inquiries related to:
- Missing or delayed pathology reports
- Modifications to orders, requisitions, or reports
- Requests for slides or blocks for consultations and second opinions
- Investigate and resolve lab-related inquiries, including cases processed both internally and at reference laboratories that come in the form of phone calls, voicemail, ModMed/EMA tasks, email and support tickets (via Fresh Desk)
- Provide data entry support to Pathologist(s)
- The Lab Coordinator will receive diagnostic codes and/or additional test orders from the pathologist
- Codes and orders will be shared by the pathologist either verbally or handwritten on pathology requisitions
- The Lab Coordinator will enter the orders into the LIS for the other team members to access and process
- The Lab Coordinator will enter the diagnostic code(s) and associated billing code(s) into the LIS to produce a macro, a paragraph of diagnostic information
- The Lab Coordinator will close the case which will add the case to the queue for the pathologist to sign-out
- File and retrieve histology slides and paraffin blocks following laboratory protocols
- Maintain an organized filing system for easy access and retrieval
- Assist with archiving and tracking slide and block locations
- Keep workstations, lab benches, and equipment clean and organized
- Dispose of biohazard waste properly and restock cleaning supplies
- Clean and disinfect lab equipment and ensure compliance with safety regulations
- Maintain inventory, restock lab supplies, and put away shipments upon arrival
- Assist in audits, quality control (QC), and compliance-related tasks as needed
Skills
- High School Diploma/GED minimum required; Associate degree preferred
- Must be computer savvy and familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Six months experience in a similar role
- Training and a post training assessment for all role-applicable SOPs and Laboratory Compliance workflows must be completed after hire but before any laboratory work can be completed independently
- A competency assessment will occur at one month before independent work is permitted
- Employee is expected to be in their office(s) during the week
- Employee may be expected to travel up to 25% or less of their time from their home office
- Other travel outside of their region and/or to the corporate office may be needed from time to time
- Associate degree preferred
Benefits
- Medical (TeleHeath included), HSA/FSA, Dental, Vision on 1st of the month after hire date
- 401K after 30 days of employment
- Your birthday is an additional personal holiday
- Company Sponsored Short Term Disability
- Pre-tax savings available for public transit commuters
- Dental and Vision on 1st of the month after date of hire
- 401K after 30 days of employment
- Employee discounts on Schweiger Dermatology Group skin care products & cosmetic services
Company Overview
Schweiger Dermatology Group is one of the leading dermatology practices in the country, with over 120 offices and 430 healthcare providers. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.schweigerderm.com/.
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