[Hiring] Laboratory Information System Specialist @United Urology Group

OneOncology is positioning community oncologists to drive the future of cancer care through a patient-centric, physician-driven, and technology-powered model to help improve the lives of everyone living with cancer. Our team is bringing together leaders to the market place to help drive OneOncology’s mission and vision. Why join us? This is an exciting time to join OneOncology. Our values-driven culture reflects our startup enthusiasm supported by industry leaders in oncology, technology, and finance. We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to improve and build new processes that support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients they serve. Job Description: The Laboratory Information System Specialist is responsible for the maintenance, configuration, functionality, implementation, and support of the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and its interfaces with other clinical applications, including the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and other systems, such as those from Reference Laboratories. This role will oversee LIS operations, including the the development of new applications, assays, and laboratory equipment connectivity within the LIS and will serve as the point of contact and resource for system upgrades, new and existing interface setup and testing, design and support LIS and downtime standard operating procedures, troubleshooting, communication to the enterprise, and adding new locations or users. This role will serve as the LIS Liaison for Chesapeake Urology Laboratory and ensure reliability, accuracy, and efficiency of laboratory data management processes, and support both technical and operational needs within the laboratory service line and across the organization. Responsibilities • Responsible for LIS oversight and adherence to CLIA regulations and other regulatory bodies (i.e., CAP, COLA, HIPAA), and compliance with all local, state, and federal guidelines. • Oversees the day-to-day LIS operations, including routinely monitoring system performance, troubleshooting the LIS and related applications, and communicating downtime or system issues to the appropriate service lines when appropriate. • Responsible for system updates, patches, and upgrades in coordination with the IT Department and appropriate vendors, and collaborates for maintaining system integrity, security, and compliance. • Works closely with the National Laboratory Director, Medical Directors, Laboratory Managers or Supervisors, Lead Technologists, and other Laboratory Staff on LIS-related projects or activities. • Leads the development, enhancement, and implementation of LIS workflows and new functionality, including adding new applications, assays, instruments, reference ranges, reporting formats, and rule writing and testing according to laboratory protocols. • Supports enterprise-wide or local market-level LIS implementation projects, including connectivity, interface, and validation testing. • Provides technical support to staff for orders and results coming into and out of the LIS and handles training and onboarding tasks, including setting up new users, providers, and locations. • Develops and maintains all user training in the LIS and regularly conducts system audits and testing in compliance with regulatory requirements. • Maintains interfaces between the LIS and instruments, EHR, billing platforms, middleware, and system integrations with external vendors. • Creates and maintains statistical and operational reports from the LIS for evaluating utilization rates, turnaround times, quality control, pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical issues for QM/QA, regulatory, and administrative purposes. • Participates in data exchange with various service lines, including operational and physician leaders and ensures accurate data metrics. • Responsible for adherence to all accreditation LIS checklist items. • Subject matter expert and may contribute or participate in presentations at national conferences or company events. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science, histotechnology, information systems, computer science, or an equivalent degree. • An understanding of Digital Pathology and its operational framework is strongly recommended. • A minimum of three to five (3-5) years of experience in a Clinical and/or Anatomic Laboratory or Healthcare IT environment. • Experience with one or more LIS platforms (i.e. Epic Beaker, Cerner, Orchard, BxLink) is strongly preferred with an emphasis on Orchard Enterprise. • Familiar with CLIA and CAP regulations. • May require occasional after-hours or on-call support during system updates, outages, or laboratory projects. • Able to work weekends or holidays as required by the operation. Key Competencies • Knowledge of operating and clinical systems, and competent in office software. • Proficient in LIS functionality, laboratory workflows, and data exchange standards (i.e. HL7). • Familiar with clinical laboratory instrumentation, interface setup, system configurations, database management, and middleware integrations. • Exceptional knowledge of the functioning and running of anatomic and clinical laboratories. • Excellent customer service, analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills. • Ability to multi-task, be self-motivated, dependable, and accountable in meeting deadlines. • Excellent computer software and data analysis skills. • Organized and strong oral and written communication skills. • Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks effectively, and be detail oriented. • Maintain HIPAA compliance and other requirements outlined by our accreditation and regulatory organizations. • Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute Travel • This position may require some on-site travel to our affiliated laboratories, offices, and ASC locations Tech Requirements for the Job • High-speed, reliable internet connection to ensure uninterrupted communication and access to necessary systems and tools. • Quiet and private work environment to maintain the confidentiality of patient information and minimize background noise during calls. • Proficiency in using remote collaboration tools, such as video conferencing software, instant messaging platforms, and customer relationship management systems. • Compliance with all security and privacy policies and protocols, including safeguarding patient information and maintaining HIPAA compliance. Job Type: Full-Time Pay Range: $95,000 - $120,000 annually Actual compensation offered to candidates is based on work experience, education, skill level, and geographic location. Compensation may vary depending on the state or region in which the position is located, in accordance with applicable laws. This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until an offer has been extended and accepted. Equal Opportunity Employer: Our Practice is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Apply tot his job