Pre-Analytical Supervisor

Sunrise Medical Laboratories; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Medical Laboratories, Inc. in Hicksville, NY is seeking a Pre-Analytical Supervisor to oversee the accessioning department and data entry workflows. You will supervise staff, schedule assignments, perform competency assessments, and ensure accuracy and adherence to quality control and safety procedures.

You will also coordinate with the lab manager, foster teamwork, and maintain HIPAA confidentiality to support reliable patient care. 40-hour week with benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Ability to work with pre-analytical staff to improve quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff and activities in the Pre-Analytical Department.
• Schedule staff and assign work to ensure workflow efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and safety guidelines.
• Enter patient demographics, test codes and physician data into Antrim.

Skills

Communication skills

Keyboarding + computer literacy

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Instrument troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Antrim LIMS

Job description

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities And Position Qualifications

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Location

250 Miller Place, Hicksville, NY 11801

Hours

12:00am to 8:30am; Mon - Frid with alternating weekends

Full Time

Benefits Eligible

Salary Range

$66,000 to $85,000

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory manager, the Pre-Analytical Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the activities of the accessioning department and Data Entry. They are responsible for reviewing and ensuring the accuracy and quality of work as well as scheduling staff. The Supervisor must also adhere to departmental policies and procedures which include quality control, quality assurance and safety.

In This Role, You Will

• Oversees staff and activities in the department
  • Interviews all prospective candidates for department.
  • Supervises and train employees, monitors workflow in the Pre-Analytical Department
  • Conducts competency assessment, performance appraisals and proficiency testing.
  • Counsels employees when needed in accordance with Sunrise's and departmental policies and practices.
  • Motivates and utilizes staff effectively through fostering a positive, supportive work environment.
  • Schedules staff, work assignments
  • Assigns and distributes work assignments
  • Follows laboratory procedures for specimen processing
  • Accessions, labels and directs specimens through the lab
  • Accurately enters all patient demographics, test codes and physician information from the requisition into Antrim
  • Supports departmental staff in the performance of their duties
  • Communicates with lab manager in regards to employee problems or instrumentation.
  • Functions as a liaison between pre-analytical specialists and lab manager.
  • Serves as a role model to the pre-analytical specialists by promoting team work, demonstrating respect for each staff member and fostering a supportive work environment.
• Promotes excellent service to internal and external customers.
  • Communicates with laboratory staff and other department staff members to ensure quality patient care.
  • Ensures compliance with HIPAA requirements by respecting and maintaining the confidentiality of information relative to patients and clients.
  • Strives to maintain a positive work environment and keeps work area neat and clean.
• Ensures quality of departmental resources and laboratory services
  • Understands and follows all safety, infection control, and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen guidelines.
  • Participates in departmental safety and quality assurance programs.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides daily productivity statistics.
• May perform quality audits.
• Attends all in house training and meetings as requested.
• Prepares specimens for send outs when needed.
• Archives and locates missing specimens

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the laboratory
• Demonstrates proficient keyboarding skills and computer literacy.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems and to make evaluative judgments.
• Ability to work effectively with pre-analytical specialists to improve overall quality in the department and assist with any quality related problem.
• Ability to troubleshoot instruments as needed.

All You Need Is

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver's license and an excellent driving record for the past three years.
• Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, under time constraints, without close supervision.
• Previous supervisory experience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Category

Laboratory Operations

Company

Sunrise Medical Laboratories, Inc.

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