Utilization/Systems Laboratory Coordinator - Laboratory Administration

Overview

The Laboratory Governance and Utilization Coordinator serves as the operational lead for the UF Health Gainesville Region Laboratory Governance and Utilization Program. This position is responsible for coordinating laboratory stewardship initiatives, supporting the Laboratory Governance Committee, conducting utilization analytics, managing test formulary and reference laboratory activities, and facilitating the implementation of evidence-based laboratory practices.

The coordinator collaborates with laboratory leadership, pathologists, physicians, nursing, finance, information technology, and operational stakeholders to optimize laboratory testing practices in all areas of Clinical Laboratory and Pathology. The committee’s effort will work to improve patient outcomes, reduce unnecessary utilization, and ensure efficient use of laboratory resources. This role provides project management, data analysis, clinical decision support coordination, and administrative support for laboratory governance committee activities throughout the UF Health Gainesville region.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Healthcare Administration, Business, Data Analytics, Public Health, or related field required. Master's degree preferred.

• Experience with laboratory information systems and electronic medical records required.
• Experience in data analysis, committee facilitation, and multidisciplinary project leadership preferred.
• Experience supporting utilization management, stewardship, or governance programs preferred.

Five years of progressive experience in clinical laboratory operations, quality, informatics, utilization management, project management, or healthcare analytics preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

One of the following preferred:

• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
• Lean/Six Sigma
• Project Management Professional (PMP)