Laboratory Manager

Explore opportunities at The Corvallis Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. For more than 75 years, our multi-specialty group has been committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients and fulfilling careers to our team members.

As a leading clinic in Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley, we serve more than a quarter-million people with offices in Corvallis, Albany and Philomath.

Join a team that empowers you from the start and values work-life balance, teamwork and trust. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive pay.

Elevate your career with us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Laboratory Manager oversees the daily operations of the department, submits short- and long-range planning recommendations to Administration;

provides technical development and supervision of staff.

Primary Responsibilities :

Will participate and maintain a culture within The Corvallis Clinic consistent with the content outlined in the Service and Behavioral Standards Caregiver document.

To this end, employee will be expected to read, have familiarity, and embrace the principles contained within

Provides overall direction and management, operational planning, quality assurance, and personnel management of the clinical lab.

Delegates technical oversight where necessary to department leads

• Oversees department financial management, managing the lab's budget, expenses, and revenue
• Monitors test results, equipment, and lab information systems. Maintains lab areas and equipment in functional and sanitary conditions
• Adheres to all established CLIA and lab safety requirements. Ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements affecting lab services
• Ensures quality control and compliance procedures are followed and quality control reports are up to date. Oversees, plans and preparation for inspections
• Reports and responds to all technical lab incidents, errors, or complaints in a timely manner
• Writes, reviews, and implement policies and procedures for approval by Administration
• Mentors and supports direct reports in their responsibilities and functions. Identifies and implements training programs as necessary to ensure staff receive training in operations of lab equipment
• Manages laboratory information management system (LIS)
• Oversees staffing of all personnel in the laboratory. Effectively maintains quality staffing by interviewing, hiring, and providing staff development through performance evaluation and coaching

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications :

• Certificate from an accredited school and / or licensure for MLT, MLS, MT, ASCP or equivalent
• 3+ years of successful supervisory experience
• Computer proficiency and ability to keep up with advancements in laboratory technology

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor of Science in Biology or successful completion of a program in medical laboratory technology
• 5+ years of successful experience working in a multi-special group practice
• Ability to convey complex technical information in a clear and understandable manner
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Identify and mitigate potential risks in the lab
• Effectively communicate with healthcare providers, clinic staff, and patients
• Work collaboratively with other departments and healthcare professionals
• Problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone.

We believe everyone of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.

Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes.

We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere : OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual

orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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