Lab Coordinator

About AmeriPharma

AmeriPharma is a rapidly growing healthcare company where you will have the opportunity to contribute to our joint success on a daily basis. We value new ideas, creativity, and productivity. We like people who are passionate about their roles and people who like to grow and change as the company evolves.

AmeriPharma’s Benefits

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life
• Competitive pay and general compensation structures
• Employee assistance program to assist with mental health, legal questions, financial counseling etc.
• Comprehensive PTO and sick leave options
• 401k program
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Company sponsored outings and team-building events
• Casual Fridays 

Job Summary

The Lab Coordinator is responsible for managing the timely collection, submission, and processing of laboratory reports for the pharmacy. This role involves coordinating with labs, nurses, dieticians and patients to ensure that all required labs are received and processed according to the pharmacy’s practices. The Lab Coordinator will be the primary point of contact to monitor and follow up on outstanding lab reports, ensuring smooth workflow and efficiency.

Job Details

• On-Site, Laguna Hills, CA (Training will be remote)
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm PST
• Salary: $23 Hourly, DOE
  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the pharmacy receives all required laboratory reports in a timely manner, adhering to current operational practices.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with labs, nurses, and patients to streamline the lab collection and submission process.
• Act as the sole point of contact for all lab-related inquiries, ensuring that all labs are received and processed on time.
• Monitor the progress of lab report submissions and follow up on outstanding lab results to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Ensure lab reports are accurately recorded, processed, and ready for review by the appropriate clinical pharmacy team members.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records for all lab-related activities,ensuring proper tracking of lab reports and status updates.
• Update and maintain a system for tracking lab results and ensuring compliance with internal reporting requirements.
• Serve as the key liaison between labs, nurses, patients, and pharmacy staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Proactively address any issues or delays in lab reporting, offering solutions and coordinating with relevant parties as needed.
• Works closely with dieticians for lab coordination 
• Suggest improvements to the lab collection and reporting processes to optimize efficiency and ensure timely results.
• Stay informed of any updates or changes to laboratory practices and incorporate them into daily operations.
• Provide clear communication and excellent customer service to nurses, patients, and lab personnel regarding lab submission requirements.
• Address concerns or questions regarding lab submissions and processing in a timely and professional manner
• Additional duties and responsibilities in different areas of the department on an as-need basis or determined by management
• Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, collaboration, and service excellence.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Comfortable using pharmacy management software and other relevant systems to track lab reports and maintain records

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and lab reporting processes
• Postsecondary education in a healthcare-related field
• Prior experience in a pharmacy, healthcare setting, or lab coordination

AmeriPharma’s Mission Statement 

Our goal is to achieve superior clinical and economic outcomes while maintaining the utmost compassion and care for our patients. It is our joint and individual responsibility daily to demonstrate to outpatients, prescribers, colleagues, and others that We Care!

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

EEO Statement 

The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time. AmeriPharma values diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or based on disability or any other legally protected class.