Interim Clinical Laboratory Supervisor

Job Description

Salary:

Articularis Healthcare Group (AHG) is currently seeking a full-time Interim Clinical Laboratory Supervisor.

Our Benefits:

Dynamic work environment and work week.

Benefits package that includes group medical, dental, vision, short-term & long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, PTO and 401K.

Our Company:

Articularis Healthcare Group is a physician led and owned organization dedicated to improving healthcare by supporting independent rheumatology practices across the country. As the nation’s largest rheumatology specialty group with 20+ practices across 7+ states, AHG provides access to best business practices, advisory and management services, and value-based treatment pathways. Please visit our website at for more information.

Our Mission:

Delivering the highest quality community-based rheumatology services with a commitment to patient care, physician leadership and excellence.

The Position:

The Clinical Laboratory Supervisor will ensure the effective, efficient, and compliant operation of the laboratory by managing and coordinating the people and processes for: immunology, chemistry, and hematology systems (Moderate and High-Complexity laboratory testing).

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintain CLIA, OSHA, and HIPPAA compliance.

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the clinical laboratory.

• Schedule meetings with Laboratory Director as needed.

• Verify test procedures are performed with precision and accuracy (Calibrations, Quality Control/Levy-Jennings, Linearity testing, Proficiency testing).

• Ensure general laboratory safety and compliance and that all equipment in the laboratory meet safety standards.

• Resolve technical problems with solutions that follow compliance standards.

• Maintain laboratory records and perform proficiency testing as required by regulatory standards.

• Ensure PHI is accurate and secure.

• Run clinical laboratory testing when clinical scientists are short-staffed.

• Perform inventory and order laboratory supplies.

• Work on specimen transportation logistics with our lab courier service and practices as needed.

• Maintain the LIS database and help resolve IT issues related to laboratory software and interfaces.

• Perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and work with 3rd parties to troubleshoot any issues that arise.

• Maintain a high level of customer support by effectively communicating findings of laboratory inquiries from practice administrators, providers, medical assistants and phlebotomists.

• Learn and train on EMR software to effectively help resolve any issues related to electronic orders/results and billing and potential for process improvement.

• Develop interdepartmental communication within Articularis Healthcare Group to help improve and resolve any potential issues related to IT, billing, EMR, phlebotomy, specimen labels and requisitions for the laboratory, etc.

• Keep financial records and perform data analytics to monitor trends to provide feedback to practices and physicians while looking for opportunities to increase laboratory growth and revenue.

• Lead acquisition-related efforts to ensure a smooth transition to laboratory processes for any new practices and/or affiliates.

• Performing other duties as needed.

This job might be for you if you have:

• Bachelors of Science degree in Chemistry or Biology, or equivalent work experience.

• 5 years of related clinical lab experience.

• 2 years of lab management experience.

• Posses an active MT or MLS certification (ASCP or AMT).

Why you should apply:

Joining our AHG team will provide you with a positive team environment, growth and advancement opportunities, as well as a work/life balance.

Next Steps:

Once you submit your application, a member of our Talent Acquisition Team will review your resume and application. A team member will reach out to you within a week to schedule a phone screening.

EEO/AA-M/F/disabled/protected veteran

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions