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Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Maintains responsibility for the effective coordination of Laboratory operations. Evaluates daily activities and makes operational changes necessary to improve service levels.

Prepares departmental policies and procedures and updates on a regular basis. Ensures annual review and documentation by Laboratory Medical Director.

Develops, implements, and analyzes workflow to maximize productivity and ensure proper techniques and procedures are being followed.

Maintains responsibility for creating and posting work schedule for staff and ensuring proper staff coverage. Verifies time and attendance in hospital system.

Identifies problematic processes and provides resolution to ensure that no adverse patient outcome occurs.

Develops departmental goals and objectives and polices and procedures, in concert with the Manager and Director, which meet the service needs of the department and the organization.

Coordinates Materials Management activities to ensure adequate inventories, identifies cost reduction strategies and evaluates and implements new products and systems. Coordinates implementation of new systems with other laboratory sites when applicable.

Participates on hospital committees that address operational issues.

Supports research studies and clinical trials in conjunction with participating physicians. May develop or assist with developing agreements, procedures, billing and reporting processes to ensure proper implementation of protocols.

Creates contract accounts as required. Performs bill resolution and admissions paperwork resolution.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

B.S. degree in Medical Technology or Chemical, Physical, or Biological science, plus one (1) year experience as a phlebotomist in a hospital based clinical laboratory, OR

B.S. or B.A. degree in Education, Business Administration, or other health related specialty, plus two (2) years’ experience as a phlebotomist in a hospital based clinical laboratory, OR

Two (2) year Associate Degree in a health related specialty or Business Administration, plus three (3) years of experience as a phlebotomist in a hospital based clinical laboratory, OR

Four (4) years of experience as a phlebotomist and laboratory data clerk in a hospital based clinical laboratory.

2. Three (3) years of hospital based phlebotomy supervisory experience.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED

Possess excellent verbal and written communication, mathematical, and analytical skills.

Demonstrate knowledge of information systems, software applications and telecommunication systems.

Demonstrate the ability to make decisions, solve problems, and promote laboratory services and organization to physicians and general public.

Work Hours:

6a-2:30p

Weekend Requirements:

On-Call Requirements:

Average salary estimate

$60000 / YEARLY (est.)

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What You Should Know About Laboratory Specimen Services Coordinator, Northside Hospital Inc.

Are you ready to step into a crucial role at Northside Hospital as a Laboratory Specimen Services Coordinator? At Northside, we pride ourselves on offering an innovative and caring environment, where your contributions directly enhance the quality of healthcare delivery in Atlanta and beyond. In this exciting position, you'll be the linchpin in ensuring seamless laboratory operations, meaning you’ll be evaluating daily activities and implementing operational changes to continually improve service levels. You will prepare and update departmental policies, ensuring that processes run smoothly for the benefit of both the staff and the patients we serve. Your expertise in developing, implementing, and analyzing workflow will be critical as you identify opportunities to maximize productivity and uphold the highest standards of service and precision. With an emphasis on collaboration, you will work closely with the Manager and Director to set departmental goals and policies. You will also play an essential role in managing staff schedules, verifying time and attendance, and resolving any problematic processes. Plus, your involvement will extend to supporting clinical trials and research studies, further emphasizing Northside’s commitment to excellence in healthcare. If you possess a B.S. in Medical Technology or a related field, alongside supervisory experience in phlebotomy, and are ready to make a meaningful impact, then consider joining us in Cumming at Northside Hospital. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to elevate your career while helping patients receive the best care possible.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Laboratory Specimen Services Coordinator Role at Northside Hospital Inc.

What are the primary responsibilities of a Laboratory Specimen Services Coordinator at Northside Hospital?

As a Laboratory Specimen Services Coordinator at Northside Hospital, your primary responsibilities include coordinating laboratory operations, evaluating daily activities, and making improvements to service levels. You'll also prepare departmental policies, manage staff schedules, and develop workflow processes to enhance productivity in the lab.