Healthcare Lab Operations Coordinator

Colorado-Coalition-For-the-Homeless; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

403(b) retirement savings matching

Extensive paid time-off

Job summary

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is seeking a Lab Coordinator to oversee daily operations of the laboratory across Green, Purple, and Main labs, ensuring efficient workflow and strict safety adherence.

The ideal candidate will coordinate tasks, manage equipment, process lab requests, stock supplies, and uphold quality control while collaborating with clinical staff and external partners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification as Medical Assistant preferred.
• Experience in a lab setting or related clinical support role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile Nextgen Fax Folder (Quest communication): ensure faxes reviewed and processed.
• Review Nextgen Task Folder: manage lab-related tasks, including scheduling in-house dermatology appointments.
• Reconcile Rosetta Lab Manager Holding Tank: match lab results per procedures.
• Sterilize instruments: inspect and sterilize all instruments in Green/Purple/Main labs.
• Inspect eyewash stations: conduct inspections in all labs.
• Monitor emails: respond promptly.
• Assist Quest phlebotomist: provide coverage and coordinate with providers/MAs/EMTs.
• Stock labs and perform quality control checks on POC kits.
• Maintain lab machines: ensure proper functioning.
• Reconcile Nextgen outstanding lab reports weekly.
• Stock lab supplies and reorder from vendors (McKesson, Quest, Medline).
• Autoclave cleaning and spore testing; document results.
• Review dermatology referrals; schedule per provider requirements.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Technical Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

Nextgen Fax Folder

Nextgen Task Folder

Rosetta Lab Manager

SharePoint

Job description

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is seeking a Lab Coordinator to oversee daily operations of the laboratory across Green, Purple, and Main labs, ensuring efficient workflow and strict safety adherence.

The ideal candidate will coordinate tasks, manage equipment, process lab requests, stock supplies, and uphold quality control while collaborating with clinical staff and external partners.