Reference Testing Coordinator I

Fulgent-Therapeutics-1; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Inform Diagnostics, a Fulgent Genetics company, is seeking a Reference Testing Coordinator to support lab operations and pathology. The role entails entering, verifying, and editing patient and laboratory information, and handling specimens in the Reference Testing area.

You will input data into the LIS, pull and print lab reports, and work under supervision to promote accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced environment at our Needham, MA location.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with data entry in a clinical/lab setting preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Properly identify, receive, sort, prepare and package lab specimens in the Reference Testing area.
• Enter vendor and material send-out information into LIS and verify data accuracy.
• Perform data entry and edit patient and laboratory information as required.
• Pull and print Lab reports for review and distribution.

Skills

Data entry

Typing 45 wpm

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Deadline-driven

Medical terminology knowledge a plus

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

LIS system

Job description

About UsInform Diagnostics, a Fulgent Genetics Company, is a nationally recognized diagnostics laboratory focused on anatomic pathology subspecialties including gastrointestinal pathology, dermatopathology, urologic pathology, hematopathology, and breast pathology.Founded in 2011, our parent entity, Fulgent Genetics, has evolved into a premier, full-service genomic testing company built around a foundational technology platform.Through our diverse testing menu, Fulgent is focused on transforming patient care in oncology, anatomic pathology, infectious and rare diseases, and reproductive health. We believe that by providing a wide range of effective, flexible testing options in conjunction with best-in-class service and support, we can redefine the way medicine is managed for patients and clinicians alike.Since integrating with our therapeutic development business, Fulgent is also developing drug candidates for treating a broad range of cancers using a novel nanoencapsulation and targeted therapy platform. By merging our fields of expertise, we aim to become a fully integrated precision medicine company.Summary of PositionThe Reference Testing Coordinator provides a support role to the lab ops team and pathology. This position is responsible for following all standards, policies and procedures of Inform Diagnostics. This position requires the operation of a data entry terminal in order to input, record, verify, and edit various patient and laboratory information. This position receives, sorts, and provides accurate data entry for all specimens received in the Reference Testing area. The Reference Testing Clerk will follow the direction of the supervisor while taking initiative in performing and promoting quality and efficiency within the department. The Reference Testing Coordinator will be trained in the expected tasks in order to meet the competency set by the department.Key Job ElementsProperly identify, receives, sort, prepare and package lab specimens in the Reference Testing area.Accurately enters vendor and material send out information into LIS.Performs data entry, in order to input, record, verify, and edit various patient and laboratory information.Pull and print Lab reports.Knowledge/ExperienceHigh School degree or equivalent required.0 - 1 year data entry experience. Prior Lab experience is a plus.High attention to detail and focus on quality are strictly required.Knowledge of medical terminology and medications is a plus.Typing speed of at least 45 words per minute with a high accuracy rate.Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.Supervisor ResponsibilitiesNoReporting toManager Support Services / Manager Specimen ProcessingEnvironmentFulgent Therapeutics LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.This description only includes the general content for this job and does not restrict the company from assigning or reassigning duties or responsibilities at any time.Please note that Fulgent (and its affiliated companies, including Inform Diagnostics and CSI Laboratories) does not accept unsolicited information and/or resumes from search firms or agencies for our job postings. Search firms or agencies without an applicable contract and/or express approval to recruit for the role in question — that choose to submit a resume or client information to our career page or to any employee of Fulgent — will not be eligible for payment of any fee(s), and any associated shared data will become the property of Fulgent.