Quality Assurance & Safety Coordinator

About the role

After a 60-day training period, the role will transition to a hybrid schedule, Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Responsibilities

• Assists with maintaining Quality Management Systems for compliance with regulatory and company requirements, including compiling a monthly QA report.
• Aids in collecting and collating pathologist QA data and reports.
• Coordinates continuing education and PIP programs for pathologists and the laboratory.
• Maintains the daily QA system for pathologist QA.
• Performs weekly and monthly safety and waste inspections as required.
• Effectively assists with quality monitoring and evaluation of processes, including report design, graphical display, and analytical interpretation as needed.
• Collaborates with the laboratory leadership team and other management teams to facilitate timely communication and review of reports.
• Aids in maintaining laboratory regulatory requirements, such as assisting with CAP inspection preparation.
• Aids in reviewing and updating policies and procedures related to quality assurance and safety.
• Coordinates proficiency testing enrollment.
• Ensures timely distribution of proficiency reports and monitors ongoing performance.
• Aids in annual reviews of laboratory quality plans and measures to maximize performance improvement and error reduction processes.
• Performs administrative and clerical duties as needed.

Requirements

• Knowledge of HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and self-direct.
• Ability to perform duties requiring manual dexterity for handling blocks/slides.
• Ability to work in a laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite; advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Laboratory experience preferred.
• Experience with CAP, CLIA, OSHA, or other laboratory regulatory requirements preferred.
• Experience with quality management systems and performance improvement programs preferred.
• Knowledge of incident reporting, corrective actions, root cause analysis, and process improvement methodologies preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA rules and regulations preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and self-direct.
• Ability to perform duties requiring manual dexterity for handling blocks/slides.
• Ability to work in a laboratory setting.

Benefits

Clin-Path Associates offers nationally competitive compensation and benefits. Our benefits program includes health insurance (primarily covered by the company), dental insurance (100% covered by the company), vision insurance, paid time off, retirement contributions (401k), and flexible spending account (FSA).