Home Health - Lab Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Lab Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the scheduling, collection, processing, and reporting of laboratory tests for patients receiving in-home care. This role serves as the primary liaison between in-home nursing staff, patients, physician offices, and external laboratory vendors to ensure laboratory services are delivered accurately, efficiently, and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule in-home laboratory services, including blood draws.
• Monitor laboratory orders to ensure timely specimen collection, processing, and reporting.
• Communicate with in-home nursing staff, patients, physician offices, and laboratory vendors regarding scheduling, test status, and results.
• Track outstanding laboratory orders and follow up to ensure completion.
• Ensure laboratory documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted within required timeframes.
• Maintain organized records while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable healthcare regulations.
• Assist with additional administrative and patient care coordination duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and confidential patient records.
• Proficiency with standard computer applications and electronic health records (EHR) systems is preferred.
• 1–2 years of clinical laboratory, healthcare coordination, or related experience.
• Home health experience is a plus but not required.

Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday–Friday
• 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Compensation

• Pay: $21.00–$25.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work Location

• In person