Laboratory Quality Assurance Analyst

About the position

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. Performs other duties and projects as assigned. Performs all duties in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies and procedures.

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 but not limited to, 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.
• 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.
• Data entry and transcription of gross descriptions and CBC results into ApvX.
• 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.
• Review invoices and resolve discrepancies for approval/submission to Accounts Payable.
• Interact with all co-workers, physicians, patients and others in a positive manner to illustrate the Company as helpful and encouraging to both internal and external customers.

Requirements

• 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.
• General understanding of insurance billing if applicable.
• Clinical laboratory setting is preferred, but not required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance with a robust provider network.
• 401k with a 100% match and investment options.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program.
• Professional development programs and tuition assistance.