Laboratory Quality Assurance Analyst - Part Time

Job Description Summary

Assists Technologists in performing a variety of tasks which require a high level of responsibility and sound judgment. Demonstrates working knowledge of all facets of role, relevant regulations, and organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists medical technologists in keeping the laboratory organized.
• Performs assigned administrative and clerical duties associated with the daily operations of the lab.
• Responsible for maintaining staff schedules, records and logs, including Quality Control and temperature logs for lab equipment.
• File and label slides. Keep specimens and files in order and up to date.
• May perform routine laboratory procedures related to preparing samples for analysis.
• Administration of quality assurance (QA) functions including coordination, monitoring, and documentation of quality assurance processes for manager review.
• Carries out specimen discrepancy and rejection processes.
• Processes all send-outs (packaging, shipping, documentation) for outside testing.
• Responsible for maintaining certain instrumentation with appropriate documentation.
• Distribution of specimen collection materials to IR facilities, providing customer support for filling orders, shipping, and tracking of all supplies distributed. (Flow and Histology)
• Assists with inventory, purchasing and receiving for assigned areas.
• Performs electronic file maintenance.
• Assists with document control processes relating to updates to SOP, forms, TOC, as well as safety information manuals (SDS).
• Processes electrophoresis results for billing and archiving; uploads abnormal results into Onco EMR. (Flow Only)
• Data entry and transcription of gross descriptions and CBC results into ApvX (Histology Only)
• Basic reagent preparation.
• Creates and/or provides lab paperwork and QA materials for new/relocated Company Offices.
• Assists with training of Company clinic staff for auditing and inspection preparation. (central lab)
• Review invoices and resolve discrepancies for approval/submission to Accounts Payable.
• Interact with all co-workers, physicians, patients and others in a positive manner.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or GED

• 1-2 years' experience in medical and/or laboratory setting with an understanding of medical terminology required.
• 1-2 years' experience with insurance authorization and benefit investigation required. Students seeking Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field desirable.
• Candidate must demonstrate dependability, flexibility, and adaptability in all aspects of laboratory responsibilities and scheduling hours and have a general understanding of insurance billing if applicable.
• Clinical laboratory setting is preferred, but not required.

Core Capabilities

• Analysis & Critical Thinking: Critical thinking skills including solid problem solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management and organizational skills. Must be detailed oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness. Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material.
• Communication Skills: Good command of the English language. Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentation), active listener, and effectively provides balanced feedback.
• Customer Service & Organizational Awareness: Strong customer focus. Ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance effectiveness and operational excellence.
• Self-Management: Effectively manages own time, conflicting priorities, self, stress, and professional development. Self-motivated and self-starter with ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and demands from a variety of stakeholders and sites.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook required.

Travel: <25%. Standard Core Workdays/Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM.