Lab Coordinator – Medical Assistant – Stout Street Health Center – 10754

The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.

Our Philosophy of Service: We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care. We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights. Society benefits when adequate housing and health care are available to everyone. We create lasting solutions to homelessness by:

* Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities and fostering their hope that a better life is possible.

* Building strong, caring and trauma-informed communities through the integration of housing, health care and supportive services.

* Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion and diversity, and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve.

* Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation and professional development.

* Using resources judiciously and effectively.

The Lab The Lab Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the daily, weekly, and monthly operations of the laboratory, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols and regulatory compliance. This role involves coordinating lab activities, maintaining equipment, assisting with patient and provider needs, and managing lab supplies. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and committed to maintaining high standards of care in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Additional requirement

• Valid driver’s license required. This requirement may be waived, if necessary, based on overall candidate experience and current needs of the business.

Coalition Benefits

• Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage.
• Choice of dental insurance or discount plan.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses.
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program, a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members.
• Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting.
• Extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year.
The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversee daily laboratory operations to ensure efficient workflow, safety, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Maintain and service laboratory equipment, including sterilization processes, autoclave oversight, quality control checks, and routine maintenance.
• Manage lab supply inventory, ordering, and restocking across SSHC and satellite clinics.
• Coordinate lab-related clinical workflows, including matching and routing results, supporting dermatology referrals, and assisting the Quest phlebotomist.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, logs, and reports, including spore testing documentation, equipment logs, and quality control data.
• Provide collaborative support to providers, MAs, EMTs, and external partners to ensure timely patient care.
• Support onboarding and competency development for satellite staff related to lab processes and sterilization procedures.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation within the EHR and other operational systems as required, maintaining complete and up-to-date records.
• Supports organizational quality and regulatory efforts by attending and participating in assigned committees.
• Manages incoming requests from lab processing vendors, including result clarification, billing inquiries, and documentation needs, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications Summary

• Proficiency with lab equipment, sterilization procedures, and safety protocols.
• Ability to perform venipuncture and specimen collection safely, efficiently, and in alignment with clinical protocols.
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate records.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• High level of precision in handling lab results and documentation.
• Ability to work effectively with clinical staff and external partners.
education & Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy competency required, including demonstrated ability to perform venipuncture safely and accurately.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant or equivalent clinical training.
• Experience in a lab setting or related clinical support role preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred.

$20.64 – $24.28 an hour

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is committed to delivering services, making employment-related decisions, selecting volunteers, and selecting vendors without regard to age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, military status, or any other applicable status protected by law.