Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Patient Services & Specimen Collection Coordinator to join our healthcare team. In this vital role, you will serve as the frontline contact for patients, ensuring a seamless experience from registration to specimen collection. Your expertise will support clinical operations by managing specimen processing, maintaining compliance with laboratory standards, and supervising team members. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and clinical trials, ensuring accurate data collection and specimen integrity. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about patient care and laboratory excellence, this role is perfect for you!
Responsibilities
- Coordinate patient scheduling, registration, and specimen collection activities with efficiency and professionalism.
- Perform venipuncture and blood sampling using aseptic techniques, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Collect, process, label, and document specimens accurately following established protocols and CLIA regulations.
- Manage laboratory information systems (LIS) for data entry, tracking specimens, and maintaining detailed records of all procedures.
- Oversee quality control measures to ensure specimen integrity, proper storage, and adherence to laboratory standards.
- Ensure compliance with all laboratory regulations including CLIA standards and hospital policies; conduct regular audits to uphold quality assurance.
- Train new team members in phlebotomy procedures, laboratory techniques, safety protocols, and data collection methods.
- Maintain a safe working environment by following aseptic techniques and infection control practices; monitor vital signs when necessary.
- Willingness to market to drive traffic to the business
- Travel required (10%)
Skills
- Extensive experience with blood sampling techniques such as venipuncture and blood banking procedures.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy related to physiology and hematology.
- Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIS), document management systems, and hospital information systems (HIS).
- Demonstrated leadership skills with experience supervising or managing laboratory teams; ability to motivate staff while maintaining high standards of quality assurance.
- Excellent data management skills including data collection, analysis, reporting accuracy, and record keeping.
- Ability to perform laboratory procedures following strict quality control protocols; understanding of QA/QC processes in clinical labs.
- Strong organizational skills for schedule management and coordinating multiple tasks efficiently.
- Effective communication skills for training staff and collaborating with healthcare professionals across departments.
Join us in delivering exceptional patient care through precise specimen collection and innovative laboratory practices! This paid position offers an engaging environment where your expertise directly impacts health outcomes while supporting groundbreaking research initiatives.
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
