Coordinator, Ops (FT, 40 Hours) at BioReference Labs in Elmwood Park, New Jersey

Job Description:

Company Overview

This is an exciting time to join our dynamic organization! BioReference, an OPKO Health company, is the largest full service specialty laboratory in the United States that gives healthcare providers and patients the power to make confident healthcare decisions. With a focus on oncology, urology and women's health, BioReference offers comprehensive test solutions and unparalleled expertise based on a 40 year legacy of proven science and exceptional service. Join our team and become part of the journey in making our patients and customers the highest priority.
Job Description

We are looking for a Lab Coordinator/Block Retrieval Coordinator (40 hours per week) in our Elmwood Park, NJ location.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Position Summary:

The Block Retrieval Coordinator handles requests from our clients to obtain a specimen that is located at an outside facility for testing to be done at Genpath. Requests are also received from other labs for unstained slides on a GenPath case. The Block Retrieval Coordinator also obtains Flow results performed at remote locations and matches them to the case received.

The NGS Processor receives, registers and processes all cases that have Next Generation Sequencing (OnkoSight) testing ordered on a solid tumor specimen (blocks/slides). Under the general supervision of a supervisor, the Block Retrieval Coordinator and the NGS Processor perform all work in a prompt, accurate, and reliable manner according to established company and departmental policies and procedures.

Position Responsibilities:

Duties may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Package and ship boxes


• Register and accession cases


• Prepare specimens to go to the lab


• Handle completed cases, add-on testing and cancellations


• Understand and comply with CAP requirements and HIPAA regulations


• Responsible for notifying accounts of delays


• Maintain patient files


• Train others


• Review and respond to emails

• Experience (over two years preferred)


• Computer, reasoning, and language skills at the college level.


• Ability to work and maintain composure in a busy, fast paced environment.


• Excellent interaction skills, both in person and by phone.


• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

• Medium work of lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds


• Responsible for lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling objects.


• Extensive time either sitting and/ or walking.

Working Conditions

• Work space is located in a lab area; appropriate compliance required.


• Sufficient noise and interruptions to cause distraction and stress


• Telephone work required.


• Prioritization and multi-tasking required.


• Close attention to detain, accuracy and quality.