Laboratory Data Coordinator Details

Laboratory Data Coordinator

Arizona Department of Health Services - Phoenix, AZ

Employment Type : Full-Time

Ideal candidate will have a degree in microbiology or medical technology, familiar with the different types of diagnostic tests conducted for infectious diseases and the disease agent names. This position will go through mailed laboratory reports, scan them into an electronic file folder, sort through incoming faxed/emailed/scanned laboratory reports and electronically file them for data entry or disposition to other disease programs. As needed, assist with separating multi-page reports in Adobe Acrobat. Will learn how to assist data quality specialist on the disease surveillance system, train others to route laboratory reports, and work with other reporting sources to help migrate them away from mailing reports to either Electronic Laboratory Reporting, flat file submission to sFTP, or if unable, to secure fax or secure email. The Laboratory Data Coordinator will learn Arizona Department of Health Services public health surveillance system, work with secure confidential information, comply with HIPAA and ADHS policies and procedures.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees wear a mask when encountering others. COVID-19 vaccine is available to all workers. Remote work is possible after completion of training and demonstrated ability to correctly disposition laboratory reports without error.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Contract Length:

• 1 year

Contract Renewal:

• Possible

Full Time Opportunity:

• Yes

Work Location:

• One location

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply

Company's website:

• www.azhealth.gov

Company's Facebook page:

• https://www.facebook.com/azdhs/

Work Remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings