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How much do healthlab jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for healthlab in the United States is $26.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $30.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a healthlab?

Healthlabs are specialized laboratories that provide medical testing and diagnostic services to individuals and healthcare providers. These labs conduct a wide range of tests, including blood work, urinalysis, and screenings for various diseases and conditions. Healthlabs play a crucial role in preventive healthcare, early detection of illnesses, and monitoring ongoing health issues. Many healthlabs offer direct-to-consumer services, allowing people to order tests online and receive results without a doctor’s referral.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a health lab technician?

To thrive as a Health Lab Technician, you need a solid background in biology, chemistry, and laboratory procedures, typically supported by an associate degree or relevant certification. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), diagnostic analyzers, and quality control protocols is essential. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and strong communication skills help ensure accurate test results and effective teamwork. These competencies are crucial for maintaining high standards in diagnostic testing, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in a health laboratory environment, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in health laboratories often encounter challenges such as maintaining high accuracy under time constraints, adhering to strict safety protocols, and managing large volumes of specimens. Collaboration with other healthcare teams and clear communication are vital to ensure timely and accurate results. Staying updated with new technologies and participating in ongoing training can help address these challenges, while fostering a strong culture of quality assurance and teamwork enhances both efficiency and job satisfaction.
Infographic showing various Healthlab job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $54,791 per year, or $26.3 per hour.

Account Services Coordinator HealthLab-Full-time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Winfield, IL • On-site

$29.09/hr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 18 days ago


Northwestern Medicine rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 392 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

128th of 891 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Company Description
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
This is a full-time position based out of Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. This position is remote, however, travel to client sites is required.
The Account Service Coordinator will support clients throughout the Chicago area with primary responsibility for Chicago, the Western suburbs and the near North suburbs.
The HealthLab Account Service Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
  • This position will serve as the Sales/Client support liaison both in-house and out in the field setting. In this role, the Account Services Coordinator will maintain relationship management responsibility while executing new project startups and assisting with the on-boarding process supporting both the Sales & Client piece. Identify, prioritize and oversee day-to-day service needs specific to a client office. This position will establish and maintain customer relationships with key operating and clinical leaders both in person and via telephone communication. Effective coordination across NMHC teams will be essential to meeting entity needs and customer expectations. This position is responsible for recognizing trends in clients' offices and facilitating re-education alongside the sales/service and phlebotomy teams. Ongoing and effective communication of all issues, including a required escalation of outstanding issues and status updates, are expected. This position will require travel to client offices 3-5 days a week.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide a high level of customer service both internally and externally.
  • Ongoing support of our teams and the overall business including various pricing projects and special requests.
  • Act as a liaison between the client, sales team, main lab, supply, courier, LIS, client services and billing.
  • Provide ideas and suggestions to increase efficiencies not only in regards to client office but also internal processes.
  • Responsible for on-boarding new account startups from start to completion working alongside the sales rep and key personnel in the client office.
  • Ability to effectively work with HealthLab internal operations along with new clients to resource prioritized initiatives and escalate as necessary
  • Responsible for on-going management of p-file trends and deliver improvement measures
  • Attend meetings as needed to review client dashboards/issue tracking and communicate accordingly
  • Participate / Coordinate end user testing/acceptance of system changes and modifications with client interfaces along with sales.
  • Problem solves application and workflow issues and works through barriers to achieve results by collaborating effectively with operations
  • Serves as an expert in process improvement in assisting end users and operational leaders in effective workflow design supported by decision support tools
  • Conduct ongoing on-site visits to client accounts to initiate and form relationships in an effort to retain client relationships.
  • Attend on site meetings, as required.
  • This position will require a high level of organization, time management, and problem resolution.

Qualifications
Required:
  • Minimum of 1-3 years of customer service experience.
  • Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.
  • Bachelor's degree.

Preferred:
  • MLT or equivalent lab work experience.
  • CERT MLT

Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

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