Lab Manager- Poplar Bluff, MO.

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

LAB MANAGER – NON-EXEMPT

Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

A Lab Manager is responsible for managing a medical laboratory, including supervision of laboratory staff. This position receives assignments in terms of broad goals and is given considerable latitude for decision-making and establishing priorities in managing the laboratory. The Lab Manager is responsible for supervising the various tests, results, electronic medical system, software system, quality control, and pricing for the lab, as well as supervising lab staff and lab carrier(s).

Responsibilities

• Supervises and trains staff in the performance of laboratory functions – both administrative and technical operating procedures. Evaluates staff proficiency and performance.
• Establishes and maintains a routine documented schedule of quality control and quality assurance, including satisfying the external quality control procedures established by the CLIA.
• Develops and directs the statistical and record keeping software functions of the laboratory.
• Performs and/or process send out laboratory testing – hematology, immunohematology, bacteriology, mycology, urinalysis, immunology, chemistry, endocrinology, serology, and parasitology. Obtains and processes specimens; performs tests; interprets and reports results.
• Reviews test results, follows-up on abnormal and critical values.
• Stays abreast of new tests, new procedures, and new technology in the Medical Technology field. Initiates discussion with medical and administrative personnel regarding implementation of new methodology, tests, and procedures as appropriate.
• Managing laboratory inventory, establishing preventative maintenance schedule for equipment; overseeing computerized records system.
• Establishes and maintains CLIA waivers for current and new lab facilities.
• Performs data analysis on required quality checks for trends and patient safety per regulations
• Assist billing and credentialing for new lab sites.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have at least an Associates of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology
• Be motivated to serve the needs of patients and perform services to benefit people and Missouri Highlands Health Care.
• Possesses a sense of discipline to work in accordance with CLIA standards
• Must possess reading and verbal skills necessary to understand and communicate, regarding medical records, procedures, and lab orders
• Must possess and utilize tact and patience
• Must possess a clean and neat appearance and good hygiene habits