BCC Clinic Lab Manager Under the direction of the Lab Services Director develops, administers, directs and implements all lab and related patient care activities, for areas of accountability. Responsibilities include but are not limited to standardization of systems, education and training, identification of efficiencies, integration of performance improvement strategies, processes and communicates plans which support lab goal attainment while fostering patient, physician and employee satisfaction. Acts as a technical consultant and/or CLIA Lab Director as needed for BCC labs across TN and MS. Performs all other duties as assigned. The individual in this position: Works in close collaboration with the lab and medical assistant team to meet and support training and regulatory needs. Assess lab systems and design, develop, implement, direct, monitor and evaluate new systems, projects and programs; update existing services on an ongoing basis and/or as assigned. Manage lab business practices in order to maximize revenue and justify human and material resource allocation Design, develop, implement and evaluate a comprehensive effective quality assurance program to ensure cost effective quality health care for patients. Maintain responsibility for personnel management in those areas designated by the Medical Director and participate in providing an effective workforce for the overall department. Develop and ensure implementation and documentation of departmental operating policies and procedures in accordance with institutional policies and requirements of regulatory agencies for designated lab sections and participate in overall departmental policy development as required. Serves as a resource for lab orders and procedures as well as regulatory requirements and insurance limitations. Utilizes Laboratory skills to perform and report results of clearly defined laboratory procedures assuring optimal patient outcomes. Assists with the training of other employees under the direction of the Lab Services Director. Responsible for assigned shifts and subject to overtime and call back as required. Performs other duties as assigned. Experience 5 years lab experience required; Management experience preferred Experience in a clinic setting preferred Project management experience preferred Education Bachelor Degree in medical laboratory science from a NAACLS accredited MT program or equivalent to qualify as a technical consultant required State Licensure and/or National registration or certification in concordance with current Federal and/or State Regulations required, Supervisor License Eligible if not already obtained Masters in Lab Sciences or Health Administration preferred Training Bachelor Degree in medical laboratory science from a NAACLS accredited MT NAACLS program completed or experience as required QA management experience 1 yr minimum required Diagnostic coding for medical necessity preferred 2 years Hematology, Urinalysis and Chemistry experience Special Skills Familiar with computer and computerized equipment, organization and team skills required. 2-year phlebotomy and triage preferred EMR proficiency preferred Dealing with ref labs preferred Insurance pertaining to labs preferred Supply management experience preferred Licensure Nationally accepted laboratory certifying agency required. Specialty certs may include SBB. SC, SH, SI, SM