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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for laboratory coder in Pasadena, CA is $24.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.66 and $26.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a laboratory coder?

A Laboratory Coder is responsible for translating laboratory tests, procedures, and services into standardized medical codes for billing and insurance purposes. They ensure accuracy in code selection based on medical records and compliance with healthcare regulations. Laboratory Coders work with healthcare providers, laboratories, and insurance companies to streamline claims processing and prevent billing errors. Strong knowledge of coding systems such as CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 is essential.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a laboratory coder?

As a Laboratory Coder, your primary duties include reviewing laboratory test requisitions, assigning appropriate billing and diagnostic codes in accordance with current coding standards, and ensuring data accuracy in patient records. You may also be responsible for resolving coding discrepancies, communicating with laboratory staff or healthcare providers to clarify test information, and staying up to date on regulatory changes that impact coding practices. This role often requires collaboration with billing departments and quality assurance teams to ensure compliance and maximize reimbursement. A Laboratory Coder generally works in a healthcare or laboratory setting, either independently or as part of a larger health information management team.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a laboratory coder, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Laboratory Coder, you need a thorough understanding of medical terminology, laboratory procedures, and coding systems such as ICD-10-CM and CPT, typically supported by certification in medical coding or health information management. Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), coding software, and electronic health records is crucial for accurately recording and managing lab data. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective communication are valuable for ensuring coding accuracy and collaborating with laboratory and billing teams. These skills and qualities help maintain compliance, optimize reimbursement, and support efficient laboratory operations.

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MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST, LABORATORY INFORMATION SYSTEMS

The County of Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$106K - $160K/yr

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Posted 15 days ago


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MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST, LABORATORY INFORMATION SYSTEMS

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MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST, LABORATORY INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Salary

$106,866.72 - $160,518.72 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

Y4899L

Department

HEALTH SERVICES

Opening Date

07/06/2026

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EXAM NUMBER

Y4899L

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We encourage applications from everyone!

FIRST DAY OF FILING:

July 22, 2026 at 8:00 A.M. (PT)

CLOSING DATE:

Continuous

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

WHY WORK FOR US?

LA Health Services is LA County’s integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are.

We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care—from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County.

With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors.

Explore our one system of hospitals and community health centers:Our Locations – Health Services Los Angeles County (https://dhs.lacounty.gov/our-locations/)

MISSION:

To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care!

DEFINITION

Designs, manages, and maintains a clinical or public health laboratory information system.

Essential Job Functions

Develops, designs and formats management reports utilizing a report-writer program.

Conducts system-verification tests to ensure the operational accuracy of data transmission related to database/client and equipment interfaces and test code reproducibility.

Designs, formats, and collects data from laboratory information system applications/programs for quality control procedures; creates reports for on-going quality assessment.

Acts as a liaison between the laboratory unit, contract maintenance and repair service and other units within the medical facility, department or external agencies/clients concerning problems with the laboratory information system.

Assists in implementing, supporting and may validate electronic interfaces linking the laboratory information system to other information systems or instruments.

Assists in conducting training programs and providing direction to laboratory personnel in the use of laboratory information systems, instrument interfaces and change implementation.

Analyzes, oversees, and revises existing laboratory information system applications, data system parameters, and associated test code definitions for analytical tests on human, animal and environmental specimens to conform with updated test methodology or standard value ranges.

Maintains and updates the master test file, user and client profiles, procedure and security clearance files and access user levels.

Develops and documents backup procedures to ensure the viability and accessibility of laboratory information and operations in the event of system malfunction.

Requirements

We are looking for dedicated individuals who have:

Three years of experience as a clinical laboratory scientist* or public health microbiologist** in a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) - certified laboratory****.

***LICENSE:

Los Angeles County Department of Health Services: Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the California Department of Public Health.

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health: Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Limited Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Microbiologist Scientist License, or Public Health Microbiologist Certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience using Cerner System for managing hospital laboratory reports.

  • Additional experience beyond the Selection Requirements.

PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

*Experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1066123?keywords=Clinical%20Laboratory%20Scientist&pagetype=classSpecifications) is defined as: performs a variety of standardized clinical laboratory tests within a specialized area (such as biochemistry, hematology, microbiology, or immunohematology) or across specialty lines using manual or instrumented methodology.

**Experience as a Public Health Microbiologist (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1065495?keywords=Public%20Health%20Microbiologist&pagetype=classSpecifications) is defined as:performs a variety of standardized public health laboratory tests within a specialized area (such as bacteriology, virology, serology, or parasitology) or across specialty lines.

NOTE: You may still qualify even if your job title isn’t exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level — meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.

***In order to receive credit for any license, you must attach a legible copy to your online applicationat the time of filing, or via email toCRamirez4@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application online. Applications submitted without the required license will be rejected as incomplete. The original license must be presented during the selection process and prior the appointment.

**** A Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-certified laboratoryis a laboratory that meets U.S. federal quality standards for testing human samples, such as blood, urine, saliva, or tissue, for health-related purposes.

All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of an evaluation o f experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%.

Candidates need to achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:

Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the eligible register accordingly.

Candidates who have received a passing score are pla ced on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months.

No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.

The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experienceWILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in anINCOMPLETE APPLICATION and may lead to DISQUALIFICATION.

We will send notifications t o the email address provided on the application, so it is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please addCRamirez4@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail.

Applicants can choose to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If unsubscribed, applicants will not receive any email notification for any examination for which they apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether applicants choose to unsubscribe, they can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing the profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to improve the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):

The County of Los Angeles affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD:

All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

ADA COORDINATOR:

(323) 914-6365

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:

(800) 735-2922

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:

Christina Ramirez, Exam Analyst

(213) 288-7000

CRamirez4@dhs.lacounty.gov

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

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