Quality Coordinator

Labcorp • Nashville, TN

14d

About The Position

LabCorp is seeking a Laboratory Quality Analyst to join our team at Ascension Saint Thomas West in Nashville, TN. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Job Responsibilities: Provide data for quality teams and support Quality Improvement efforts Schedule and conduct regular QA audits and mock inspections Support core laboratory and microbiology labs reviewing verification and validation studies. Assist Supervisor and leads with quality control issues Ensure complete and accurate readiness for all inspections and maintain all necessary documents Participate in regulatory and accrediting agency inspections when needed Perform first level review of proficiency testing results Assist the managers with draft responses to regulatory complaints and inspections Stay current with all regulatory agency and proficiency test requirements Participate in Quarterly Quality meetings. Serve as a resource on regulatory issues and compliance Perform administrative and clerical duties as needed Travel to sites and perform routine inspections . Perform scheduled and ad hoc chargemaster audits to validate test/charge mapping, CPT/HCPCS coding, modifiers, pricing, and effective dates; document findings and coordinate corrections with billing, Cerner (LIS) analysts, and laboratory leadership. Support new test builds and build changes in Cerner for audit readiness by confirming required billing attributes (orderable/billable setup, charge codes, diagnosis requirements/medical necessity, and reference lab routing) and maintaining supporting validation documentation. The Quality Assurance team provides vital support to the laboratories, senior management as well as our clients, and other LabCorp sites. This position is a great opportunity for laboratory professionals that have an eye for detail and a passion for quality assurance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science
• 5 years or more previous experience as a Medical Technologist or in a quality assurance, quality coordinator, or quality analyst position
• In lieu of education requirements listed above, non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may meet education requirement
• Familiarity with an electronic data management system is a plus (i.e. Policy Stat)
• General knowledge of laboratory regulations (TJC/CAP/CLIA/ISO) and TN state regulatory requirements
• Strong understanding of audit related requirements and procedures
• Working knowledge of quality assurance/quality management best practices
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
• Strong computer skills with proficiency with MS Office programs

Nice To Haves

• 5 years of experience in clinical laboratory management
• 3 years of experience in laboratory billing/compliance
• TN Supervisor License in Medical Laboratory Technology

Responsibilities

• Provide data for quality teams and support Quality Improvement efforts
• Schedule and conduct regular QA audits and mock inspections
• Support core laboratory and microbiology labs reviewing verification and validation studies.
• Assist Supervisor and leads with quality control issues
• Ensure complete and accurate readiness for all inspections and maintain all necessary documents
• Participate in regulatory and accrediting agency inspections when needed
• Perform first level review of proficiency testing results
• Assist the managers with draft responses to regulatory complaints and inspections
• Stay current with all regulatory agency and proficiency test requirements
• Participate in Quarterly Quality meetings.
• Serve as a resource on regulatory issues and compliance
• Perform administrative and clerical duties as needed
• Travel to sites and perform routine inspections
• Perform scheduled and ad hoc chargemaster audits to validate test/charge mapping, CPT/HCPCS coding, modifiers, pricing, and effective dates; document findings and coordinate corrections with billing, Cerner (LIS) analysts, and laboratory leadership.
• Support new test builds and build changes in Cerner for audit readiness by confirming required billing attributes (orderable/billable setup, charge codes, diagnosis requirements/medical necessity, and reference lab routing) and maintaining supporting validation documentation.

Benefits

• Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.
• Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees