Operations Laboratory Coordinator

Job Summary

Manages special projects/programs and implementations for the Baptist Clinic lab department. Responsible for various administrative oversight to include operational implementations, SOP’s, lab prior authorizations and data management. Plans and implements lab education and training for the Baptist clinic labs for areas of responsibility. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervises administrative and educational initiatives, functions independently demonstrating knowledge and application of theoretical principles of clinical laboratory science pertaining to area of responsibility.

• Provides instruction for personnel within the clinics regarding best practices within the lab.

• Assists in the development and maintenance of operational plans for laboratory instruments and management of departmental materials according to regulatory requirements as assigned. • Assists in developing and maintaining current department policy and procedure, including safety and infection control guidelines, and coding and billing guidelines in compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards; ensure departmental compliance. • Performs lab prior authorizations if assigned. • Assists in the development and maintenance of content, procedures and documentation used for technical instruction of Medical Technology students. • Demonstrates commitment to personal career growth and competency, including completion of all departmental requirements. • Assists with the coordination, implementation and oversight of various special projects and implementations.

Required Population Served

Job Responsibilities

• Supervises administrative and educational initiatives, functions independently demonstrating

knowledge and application of theoretical principles of clinical laboratory science.

• Provides instruction for personnel within the clinics regarding best practices within the lab.

• Assists in the development and maintenance of operational plans for laboratory instruments and management of departmental materials according to regulatory requirements.

• Assists in developing and maintaining current department policy and procedure, including safety and infection control guidelines, in compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards; ensure departmental compliance.

• Assists in the development and maintenance of content, procedures and documentation used for technical instruction of Medical Technology students.

• Demonstrates commitment to personal career growth and competency, including completion of all

departmental requirements.

• Assists with the coordination, implementation and oversight of various special projects and implementations.

Specifications

Description Minimum Required 1 year healthcare

Preferred: 5 years Healthcare/Medical Medical/Clinical Laboratory Technician/Technology, Coding/Billing/Claims/Prior authorization, experience Project management and/or data analytics experience

Education Description

Preferred/Desired: Bachelor's Degree Related Field Training

Training

Experience with prior authorizations or medical coding/billing preferred

Experience with multiple data portals to monitor and track