Laboratory Services Coordinator — Data Entry & Lab Ops

Planned-Parenthood; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest is seeking a Laboratory Services Coordinator in San Diego, CA to perform and coordinate specimen processing and test requisition entry using LIS. The role includes heavy data entry, administrative duties, and ensuring accurate records for a high-volume laboratory setting.

The ideal candidate has strong written communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple requests in a deadline-driven environment while supporting health center

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years experience in a laboratory or healthcare environment required.
• Experience with laboratory information (LIS) or practice management systems required.
• Data entry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a high volume of data entry of test request and results information into LIS.
• Log in daily lab room temperature and compile at the end of the month for the manager to sign.
• Receive and sort incoming specimens; accession and batch specimens for runs; and file, store, and retrieve specimens.
• Work with Case Management team to ensure final resolution of all sample issues as they arise; perform follow-up calls and documentation as required.
• Answer the telephone and direct calls appropriately.
• Maintain records and files as required by Procedure Manual to ensure the orderly functioning of the laboratory.
• Responsible for inventory, ordering and lab re-supply as well as receiving orders.
• Generate reports as needed.
• Support health center efforts to achieve established goals for productivity and quality metrics.
• Support health center/affiliate efforts to achieve established revenue cycle goals.
• Provide administrative and clerical support to laboratory staff.
• Provide training to new Laboratory Services Coordinators as needed.

Skills

Data entry

Healthcare data entry

Strong written communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Job description

Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest is seeking a Laboratory Services Coordinator in San Diego, CA to perform and coordinate specimen processing and test requisition entry using LIS. The role includes heavy data entry, administrative duties, and ensuring accurate records for a high-volume laboratory setting.

The ideal candidate has strong written communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple requests in a deadline-driven environment while supporting health center