Lab Manager: Lead Clinical Lab, Quality & Compliance

Naylor Medical Clinic; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Highlands Health Care seeks a Lab Manager to lead a medical laboratory, supervise staff, and ensure quality control across tests and systems. The role involves managing testing procedures, results interpretation, and coordination with administrative teams.

The candidate will oversee lab software, CLIA compliance, inventory, and maintenance while supporting billing and credentialing for new sites. Strong communication and adherence to standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Associate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Ability to work in accordance with CLIA standards and laboratory policies.
• Strong reading and verbal communication to understand orders and convey results.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train laboratory staff in administrative and technical tasks.
• Maintain quality control and quality assurance documentation per CLIA.
• Direct data management and record-keeping software functions.
• Perform and oversee laboratory tests across multiple disciplines.
• Review results and follow up on abnormal or critical values.
• Assure inventory control and preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Support billing and credentialing for lab sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

CLIA compliance

Education

Associates of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

Missouri Highlands Health Care seeks a Lab Manager to lead a medical laboratory, supervise staff, and ensure quality control across tests and systems. The role involves managing testing procedures, results interpretation, and coordination with administrative teams.

The candidate will oversee lab software, CLIA compliance, inventory, and maintenance while supporting billing and credentialing for new sites. Strong communication and adherence to standards are essential.