Lab Technical Specialist / Reference Lab, Georgia

Overview:
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At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

 

Sign-On and Relocation bonuses when applicable

Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 

Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs 

Family-focused benefits  

Wellness incentives 

Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs  

And more

Description:
Shift: 8am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday, Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

 

Emory Medical Laboratory's mission is to transform health and healing by providing high quality, cost-effective, innovative laboratory services which enhance patient health. We're seeking a certified Laboratory Technical Specialist I to join our team.

 

This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring in-office presence three days per week.

This position supports a broad range of Business Services billing functions, including maintaining procedures, fee schedules, and client databases, invoice and payment reconciliation, AR collections, and monthly financial reporting.

Responsibilities also include cost accounting, client contract management, grant tracking, and ensuring accuracy in system data and billing.

The role requires strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Epic, and other business tools.

The candidate will serve as a subject matter expert across multiple functional areas, collaborating cross-functionally to resolve issues, drive process improvements, and support strategic initiatives.

Duties include managing departmental emails, responding to client inquiries, leading or assisting in system upgrades and testing, and ensuring exceptional customer service.

The role will support staff, coordinate training, participate in quality improvement projects, and support revenue cycle operations.

This position requires flexibility, independence, and the ability to handle complex workflows in a fast-paced healthcare environment while contributing to both operational efficiency and client satisfaction.

Performs other related duties as required.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical lab science or a chemical, physical or biological science.

Other bachelor's degree will be accepted if graduated from an accredited school of medical technology or if science and math coursework meet requirement of certifying agency.

Education Exception: Bachelor's degree may be waived for a medical technologist who was ASCP certified in the years prior to the bachelor's degree requirement by ASCP and a HEW/HHS technologist certified by Health and Human Services. Bachelor's degree may be waived for histotechnologists with HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP).

Two years required with three years of related laboratory experience preferred.

Positions in this classification may require certification in a particular laboratory specialty.

 

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties. 

Additional Details:
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

 

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.