Laboratory Operations Coordinator

University of the Pacific; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Pacific seeks a Coordinator/Laboratory Assistant to support Pacific OralPathology Laboratory (POPL) under the Laboratory Director. You will manage case entry, verify patient data and medical records, and prepare reports for clinicians.

The role requires at least one year of admin experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to handle lab equipment and sensitive information while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year administrative support experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment and handle hazardous materials.
• Record and communicate results clearly.
• Experience with database systems for entering, exporting, printing, billing and research.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily business operations of the laboratory and manage cases.
• Send completed pathology reports to clinicians; assist pathologists and staff with biopsy reports.
• Prepare business office forms for accounts payable and reimbursements.
• Communicate professionally with doctors, staff, facilities and patients.
• Order and maintain laboratory inventory.
• Coordinate maintenance and certifications of laboratory equipment including microscope and fume hoods.
• Biopsy kit preparation and mail-out to contributors.
• Receive biopsy mailers and log specimens with accession numbers.
• File slides and blocks after cases are signed out.
• Coordinate storage/disposal of accessioned blocks and slides.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Director.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

University of the Pacific seeks a Coordinator/Laboratory Assistant to support Pacific OralPathology Laboratory (POPL) under the Laboratory Director. You will manage case entry, verify patient data and medical records, and prepare reports for clinicians.

The role requires at least one year of admin experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to handle lab equipment and sensitive information while maintaining confidentiality.