Lab Manager: Clinical Lab Ops & Quality Lead

Mohigh; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

MISSOURI HIGHLANDS HEALTH CARE is seeking a Lab Manager (non-exempt) to lead a medical laboratory, supervise staff, and ensure accurate testing and reporting across hematology, chemistry, immunology, and more. The role emphasizes quality control under CLIA, management of the electronic medical record and laboratory software, and supervision of inventory, maintenance, and staff training.

It also includes assisting billing and credentialing for new lab sites, with a strong focus on patient safety

Qualifications

• Associates of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Ability to work in accordance with CLIA standards.
• Strong reading and verbal communication skills for medical records and lab orders.
• Patient-focused service mindset.
• Maintains clean appearance and good hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and trains staff in laboratory functions and admin/technical operating procedures.
• Establishes and maintains a routine documented schedule of quality control and quality assurance, including CLIA requirements.
• Develops and directs the statistical and record keeping software functions of the laboratory.
• Performs and processes lab testing across multiple disciplines; obtains specimens and reports results.
• Reviews test results and follows up on abnormal and critical values.
• Keeps up with new tests and technology; discusses implementation with staff and admin personnel.
• Manages laboratory inventory and preventative maintenance schedules for equipment.
• Maintains CLIA waivers for current and new lab facilities.
• Performs data analysis on quality checks for trends and patient safety.
• Assists billing and credentialing for new lab sites.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading and verbal skills

Attention to detail

Discipline to work per CLIA standards

Patient service mindset

Education

Associates of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

MISSOURI HIGHLANDS HEALTH CARE is seeking a Lab Manager (non-exempt) to lead a medical laboratory, supervise staff, and ensure accurate testing and reporting across hematology, chemistry, immunology, and more. The role emphasizes quality control under CLIA, management of the electronic medical record and laboratory software, and supervision of inventory, maintenance, and staff training.

It also includes assisting billing and credentialing for new lab sites, with a strong focus on patient safety