Position Type: Full-Time, Hourly
Compensation: $20.00 - $21.00 / hour (Depending on education & experience)
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday | 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: In-Person
Position OverviewThe
Specimen Data & Quality Coordinator serves as the vital link between laboratory operations, client services, and quality assurance. In this role, you are the gatekeeper of accuracy-responsible for the precise entry, verification, and quality review of laboratory orders and specimen data to ensure seamless clinical workflows.
If you are a highly detail-oriented, self-motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses a strong understanding of laboratory testing and data integrity, this is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact on patient care.
Key Responsibilities- Data Verification & Integrity: Validate, review, and verify laboratory orders within the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and Patient Service Center (PSC) databases to guarantee absolute accuracy.
- Troubleshoot & Resolve: Identify data discrepancies, missing clinical information, or specimen-related issues. Resolve discrepancies directly or escalate complex problems quickly to minimize impact on patient results.
- Cross-Functional Support: Master all functions within the Data Entry and Quality Control department, providing coverage, cross-validation support, and assistance with ongoing staff training.
- Quality & Compliance Monitoring: Track quality control metrics, report operational inconsistencies to leadership, and participate in process-improvement initiatives to boost efficiency.
- Clear Communication: Promptly communicate specimen collection, processing, and data-entry updates to clients, healthcare providers, and internal lab personnel.
- Performance Milestones: Hit established departmental productivity and accuracy benchmarks within your first three months.
What We Are Looking For (Qualifications)Preferred Education & Experience- Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field (or an equivalent blend of education and hands-on experience).
- Industry Knowledge: Previous experience in a medical, laboratory, or healthcare environment with a solid grasp of medical terminology and lab testing processes.
- Work Style: Experience thriving in a high-volume, production-based, or fast-paced processing environment.
- Tech Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and a strong aptitude for learning proprietary database systems.
Core Skills- Exceptional attention to detail and a low error rate.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively under pressure.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with both internal lab teams and external clients.
- Adaptability to changing priorities and strong critical-thinking abilities.
Physical Requirements- Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer and perform repetitive keyboarding tasks.
- Frequent walking, standing, reaching, bending, and lifting as required.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
Why Join Us? This role offers a steady, early-morning schedule (Tuesday-Saturday) and plays a foundational role in our lab's operational success. If you are a precise problem-solver,
apply today!