Senior Pathology Lab Coordinator & Admin Specialist

Northwell; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell in New York seeks an Administrative Support role within the Anatomic Pathology department. Responsibilities include receiving specimens, entering data, storing samples, and preparing forms for testing.

The position emphasizes quality control, client liaison, and handling non-routine issues, with opportunities to contribute to workflow improvements and interdepartmental collaboration.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience, required.

Responsibilities

• Receives lab specimens and ensures proper labeling; verifies receipt of specimens for processing from inpatients, outpatients, and others requiring special billing.
• Enters required specimen and source information into computer system.
• Stores and retrieves samples in automated storage system.
• Prepares and processes forms and samples for testing performed at reference laboratories.
• Ensures samples are sent according to related procedures and shipping regulations.
• Serves as a liaison between patients, clients, vendors and laboratory staff.
• Monitors client orders, and provides information and solutions to relatively complex, non-routine laboratory issues.
• Escalates issues, when appropriate.
• Participates in quality control audits and evaluation of work-flows and procedures.
• Sets up financial agreements with patients, and when necessary, participates in identifying accounts for collection.
• Performs diversified administrative support duties related to the operational needs of the department.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Northwell in New York seeks an Administrative Support role within the Anatomic Pathology department. Responsibilities include receiving specimens, entering data, storing samples, and preparing forms for testing.

The position emphasizes quality control, client liaison, and handling non-routine issues, with opportunities to contribute to workflow improvements and interdepartmental collaboration.