Lab Send Out Coordinator

Pathology Group of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathology Group of Louisiana is seeking a detail-oriented medical office helper to receive, process, and track testing requests from pathologists, outside physicians, and patients. This in-office role emphasizes accurate data entry, timely follow-up, and adherence to testing protocols.

You will use the LigoLab system, prepare and ship materials, and coordinate with transcriptionists to ensure fast turnaround times.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical lab experience with pathology terminology preferred.
• Excellent typing/data entry skills.
• Must adapt to changes in schedule and process.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented with good time management.
• Able to multi-task and work with minimal supervision.
• Must be a team player with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Process requests and complete paperwork for testing and consults.
• Process requests from outside physicians/facilities and route to pathologists.
• Understand and follow molecular testing protocols per insurance requirements.
• Enter comments and orders into LigoLab accurately.
• Scan requisitions and slide loans into LigoLab and track them.
• Pull blocks/slides for testing and sending to labs.
• Log and track all requests and their completion.
• Package daily requests for shipping via FedEx/UPS/courier.
• Follow up all outgoing requests to ensure timely reporting.
• Scan and log incoming reports from outside facilities/labs.
• Provide reports to transcriptionists for handling.
• Log and file returned materials after testing.
• Communicate with pathologists as needed.

Skills

Data entry

Team player

Time management

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

LigoLab system

Job description

At Pathology Group of Louisiana, our mission is to provide the finest quality pathology services to patients, referring physicians, outpatient surgery centers and hospitals with the greatest accuracy in the most cost-effective manner as rapidly as possible.

Can we depend on you to work hard for our clients and shareholders? Do you foster a positive work culture for your co-workers?

JOB SUMMARY:

Receive, process, log, track and follow up requests for further testing, consults, second opinions and continued care from pathologists, outside physicians, outside facilities and patients. Work must be completed daily to ensure good turn-around-times.

Must be a team-player, maintain a cooperative attitude and support on-going changes in a professional manner.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process requests and complete paperwork for further testing requested by Pathologists
• Process requests, complete paperwork and send to pathologist for approval all requests placed by outside physicians, outside facilities or patients
• Understand and follow protocols for molecular testing per insurance requirements
• Timely and accurately enter comments and orders into LigoLab system
• Scan requisitions and/or slide loans for each case into LigoLab
• Pull blocks and/or slides for each request to be sent out
• Log each request when completed into current tracking log
• Daily packaging of all requests and preparation for shipping via FedEx, UPS or courier
• Follow up all outgoing requests to ensure timely reporting and specimen return
• Scan and log all incoming reports from outside facilities/laboratories
• Give reports to transcriptionists for further handling
• Log and file all materials that are being returned after testing
• Follow up and communicate with pathologists as needed

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous medical lab experience with medical/pathology terminology is preferred.
• Excellent typing/data entry skills.
• Must be able to adapt to changes in the work schedule and work process.
• Must possess good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Must be detailed oriented.
• Must possess excellent time management skills with ability to prioritize work based on the demands.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Must be a team player.
• Must possess good judgment.
• Must possess excellent computer, phone and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and must be able to work well with all others.

Hours are 8AM -4:30PM - Monday - Friday - in office