Position: Quality Assurance Assistant
Position Type: Full-time non-exempt.
Salary Range: $22 – $28/hour
Location: Allina Health’s Central Laboratory located on the Abbott Northwestern Campus.2800 10th Ave S #2000, Minneapolis, MN 55407.
Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Reports to: Pathology Quality Assurance Coordinator
Who is Hospital Pathology Associates?
Hospital Pathology Associates (HPA) provides pathology services to various healthcare organizations in Minnesota and Wisconsin and is Minnesota’s largest pathology private practice. We have an ensemble of highly skilled, seasoned pathologists and professional staff with a wide range of expertise not often found elsewhere.
Our experienced team of pathologists examines and assesses lab samples to help healthcare providers make a diagnosis and guide treatment. Lab samples, also known as biological specimens, are tissues or bodily fluids gathered during a medical appointment or lab visit. We care for patients behind the scenes in our laboratories.
Position Overview
The HPA Quality Assurance (QA) Assistant serves a critical role in the QA program at HPA. Duties include information management, analysis of medical data contained in the hospital’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR), or Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and physician’s offices. This position works directly with the QA Coordinator and the Pathologist Director of Quality Assurance (PDQA) to help oversee the group’s quality initiatives and Lean projects.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Collect, analyze, and present medical data via Excel and the EMR (Epic) for quality control and pathologists data requests.
- Work directly with HPA QA Coordinator and PDQA to assist with quality improvement initiatives, Lean projects, and research projects.
- Responsibilities include collecting subspecialty data for diagnostic rates and outcomes, running EMR reports in Epic to aggregate and analyze data (e.g., certain diagnoses or specimens), updating internal practice management documents, supporting process improvement projects, and assisting with quality assurance goals and objectives as requested.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in life sciences, data analytics, statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science, or a related field
- 1-2 years of experience in a related position is preferred
- Advanced proficiency in analysis techniques and related software tools
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology and communication skills
- Demonstrated problem-solving and process improvement skills
- Work and manage time efficiently in a team environment
- Self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented
Why Work at Hospital Pathology Associates?
Being part of the HPA team means more than going to work every day – it allows you to have an impact on patient care and the ability to serve our community. At HPA, we strive for a welcoming, united, diverse, and enjoyable work culture that fosters employees’ personal development, health, and wellness.
In addition to having an exciting and impactful career, HPA offers a market-leading benefits package, including:
- 100% company-paid medical insurance premiums, including employer-paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions to cover your annual medical insurance deductible
- Vision and dental care reimbursement
- Retirement plan with profit sharing
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Company paid short- and long-term disability insurance
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Paid parking
- Bonus opportunity
Join Our Company!
If you are a good fit for our company, we would love to hear from you! Apply today by submitting a cover letter and resume.