Regional Lab Coordinator

Your Health Organization•Gainesville, GA

About The Position

The Regional Lab Coordinator supports laboratory operations across the assigned Gainesville region. The role coordinates lab draws, tracks and documents orders, collections, and results, supports timely result processing, and communicates with providers, care teams, and laboratory staff. The coordinator is also responsible for training and onboarding support, protocol adherence, audits, reporting, and regional quality improvement activities. The position involves travel to patients’ homes, facilities, and clinic settings throughout the region. It is a full-time, salary-based position scheduled for eight hours per day, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 2 years of healthcare experience.
Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Ability to travel throughout the assigned region as needed.
Ability to read and communicate effectively.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to manage responsibilities and demonstrate effective leadership skills.
Good interpersonal and communication skills under varying conditions.
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
Team-oriented approach, ability to manage multiple responsibilities, and sound judgment.
Ability to work flexible hours and travel between offices and facilities.
Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements and in good working order.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy certification preferred.
Healthcare experience in a clinical or laboratory setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and track lab draw requests across the assigned region in alignment with provider orders.
Document lab orders, collections, and results accurately in the EHR system.
Confirm timely delivery of lab specimens and escalate delays as needed.
Maintain weekly reports on lab draw volumes, turnaround times, and common barriers.
Notify providers and care teams about pending lab results and required follow-ups.
Liaise between providers and laboratory staff to troubleshoot issues.
Monitor provider cases related to laboratory work and support closed-loop follow-up processes.
Support onboarding and training of new clinical staff on lab protocols.
Reinforce best practices for specimen collection, labeling, storage, and documentation.
Participate in monthly lab update calls and disseminate new procedures.
Ensure compliance with lab safety protocols, infection control standards, and HIPAA regulations.
Conduct regular audits of lab documentation to identify and correct errors.
Participate in regional quality improvement initiatives related to lab services.
Work with the Director of Lab and other Regional Lab Coordinators to standardize workflows.
Attend regional operations meetings and share lab performance metrics and improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with regional management and care teams to streamline lab operations.