Laboratory Manager for Abrazo Medical Group in Phoenix

• The Lab Manager will be directly responsible for managing all administrative and operational functions of a laboratory, including but not limited to smooth and efficient operations, inventory control, personnel management, patient relations and work flow.

• The Manager will support the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Healthcare through daily operations.
• Oversees the development and implementation of goals and objectives; develop and implement new office procedures as necessary to improve office flow and overall operations; and will provide recommendations and follow up actions to operational inefficiencies.
• In addition manages the daily operations including staff scheduling, cash reconciliation, charge entry, and operational checks and balances.
• Works closely with the CBO to ensure A/R is optimally liquidated, denials are minimized, refunds are issued, and customer service is conducted.
• Manages Human Resources by interviewing, hiring, orienting and evaluating ensuring optimal staffing at all times.
• Reviews the operational budget and expenditures and works to ensure the practice stays within the budget parameters.
• Prepares reports and statistical summaries as requested by management. Provides monthly reporting with recommendations or action plans on any issues.
• Assist with strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Assists the management of the market to work with physician leadership to identify new lines of business, additional streams of revenue,
• and new methods to mitigate costs.
• Works to ensure that the site is in regulatory compliance with agencies such as OSHA, CLIA, Medi Cal, DHS and others as appropriate.
• Drives Corporate incentives.
• Responsible for Meaningful Use compliance by all Providers.
• Performs duties while demonstrating strong, interpersonal and communication skills that allows work to flow in a positive, constructive, and professional
• manner.
• Works with all team members to facilitate congenial and professional working relationships with subordinates, peers, and superiors thus creating
• a harmonious work environment.
• Ensures that all contacts with patients, senior leadership, managers, the public, physicians and other personnel are carried out in a friendly, courteous,
• helpful and considerate manner.
• Answers telephones in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Displays concern and provides assistance or explains procedures as appropriate to callers or in face-to-face situations.
• Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Works with customers to identify problem areas and recommend solutions.

Education: Bachelor Degree (BA,BS) in clinical laboratory sciences area or any related field or equivalent combination of educations and experience

• 5 years related laboratory experience with 3 years supervisory experience required. Management experience preferred in a laboratory setting

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to apply policies and principles to solve everyday problems and deal with a variety of situations
• Ability to establish priorities and coordinate work activities
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to gather, analyze and interpret information