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Req #: 243320

Department: LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY

Appointing Department Web Address: https://dlmp.uw.edu/

Posting Date: 03/14/2025

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $4,058 - $5,809 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. ( https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908_a11y.pdf)

The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has an outstanding opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Coordinator Lead .

WORK SCHEDULE

• 40 hours per week (Full-Time)

• Day Shift WHAT WE OFFER

• Vacation time and sick time off that accrues monthly, including 12 paid holidays.

• Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region.

• Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, and retirement plan options.

• Lots of free fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U.

• State Employee Tuition Exemption Program covering up to 6 credits of qualifying coursework per quarter at the University of Washington or other participating colleges or universities.

• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program as a UW employee. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS In the supervisor's absence, this position functions as the Slide Room point person. Under general supervision, performs routine Slide Room duties of an administrative assistant 2 and 3 level, as well as creating guidelines, processes, and documentation. Routine tasks include storing and archiving pathology materials, filling requests for materials internally and from external providers and facilities, and communicating material retention, storage, and release protocols with department members and other departments/facilities. This position also functions as the EPIC Beaker super user for the slide room section and attends additional training and informational meetings as necessary. REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduation or equivalent AND three years of clinical or public health laboratory experienceOR

• Equivalent education/experience. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answer the telephone in a professional manner and direct calls as appropriate. Use Pathology software applications to accurately track materials for transport. Prepare paperwork and ensure accurate delivery of materials for clinical requests. (40%)

• Act as the point person for all send-out-related requests. Process requests to send Pathology materials for testing or review in DLMP laboratories and outside institutions and laboratories. Triage incoming paperwork and packages in the Slide Room and scan electronically or route appropriately. Notify supervisor of problems and help supervisor with investigation and resolution. (20%)

• In conjunction with the supervisor, develop documentation and process improvements for areas of responsibility. Coordinate, monitor, and review workflows for accuracy. (5%)

• Participate in EPIC Beaker workflow reviews and assist with creation of new job aids and documentation related to Beaker functionality. (5%)

• Provide appropriate training to current staff and new employees. (10%)

• Perform other duties as assigned. (10%) ABOUT US A regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for innovative patient care, research and educational programs, the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology combines the sophisticated testing and informatics capabilities of fully accredited laboratories with the resources of an academic institution in its delivery of clinical and anatomic pathology services. Recognized for excellence in clinical training, world-class research initiatives, and a commitment to community service, we serve labs and medical facilities both nationally and internationally. To learn more about our team, please click HERE (https://dlmp.uw.edu/about/about-us)UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Neighborhood Clinics, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.