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Women's Care · 3 weeks ago

Director of Laboratory Services (68778)

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Women’s Care is a leading women’s healthcare group in the United States, dedicated to providing high-quality care for women. The Director of Laboratory Services is responsible for managing laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and overseeing staff while promoting quality management and financial accountability.

Health CareHospitalNutritionWomen's

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing the operational functions of the Women’s Care Laboratory

Responsible for the daily organization, planning, weekly staffing arrangements and supervision of laboratory for specimen collection, specimen management, clinic, technical and clerical areas

Provides direction to department personnel to achieve operational and technical objectives including workflow design, service quality, financials, personnel management and integration of departmental activities

Assures that the department operates in compliance with all regulatory agencies making Quality Assurance/Control Management and safety a priority

Maintains medical laboratory equipment performance by establishing quality standards; developing operations, quality, and troubleshooting procedures; ensuring staff compliance; certifying instrument performance; arranging equipment replacement, service, and repair

Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies and approval of corresponding invoices

Maintains laboratory productivity by monitoring workload of functional areas; identifying peak and slack periods; making operational or staffing adjustments when necessary

Maintains quality results by promoting the quality management program; consulting with pathologists; performing proficiency surveys; reviewing quality control and quality assurance programs; making adjustments in policy and procedures; generating reports; and maintaining records

Maintains laboratory information system (LIS) by identifying information needs and problems; recommending improvements; establishing priorities; testing; writing user manuals; training employees; maintaining security and confidentiality

Manages laboratory staff and participates in recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees

Maintains laboratory staff results by counseling and disciplining employees when necessary; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies

Accountable for financial performance of lab including vendor relationships

Partners with RCM and finance team for accountability of billing and denials to ensure optimal billing and coding practices within the laboratory

Acts as liaison to LIS vendor to ensure system meets all laboratory needs

Oversees implementation, maintenance, and new services for chemistry and genetic laboratory

Ensures that all accreditations are maintained; including CLIA, CAPS, and other programs as required

Ensures appropriate processes are followed with the implementation, training, and education of all new tests and procedures performed by the laboratory

Assists new markets with set up of pathology lab services

Represents laboratory in a professional manner. Treats all customers, internal and external, in a courteous and cooperative manner. Be a positive role model to the staff to ensure patient satisfaction standards are met

Demonstrates and embodies the Women’s Care mission and core values

Compliance with all HIPAA rules, regulations, and guidelines

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Laboratory managementQuality Management ProgramAccreditation knowledgeSupervisory experienceLaboratory protocols knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyTeam buildingDependabilityCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsRelationship development