Laboratory Operations Manager

Lighthouse Lab Services is the premier provider of recruiting and staffing solutions for the laboratory industry. We are partnering with a leading healthcare organization to find an Operations Manager to drive success within their Anatomic Pathology (AP) division.

This role is perfect for a proven leader with strong people skills a strategic mindset and a drive to achieve operational excellence. If youre looking for a position with outstanding benefits a toptier team and a clear path for career growth this could be the opportunity for you.

As Operations Manager you will play a vital role in overseeing financial performance driving key growth initiatives and developing operational strategies that align with the organizations longterm vision. Your leadership will directly impact efficiency staffing and overall business performance ensuring that strategic goals translate into measurable success.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Oversee daily operations across up to five multistate practices ensuring efficiency service quality and goal alignment.

• Lead and develop highperforming teams including hiring training performance management and conflict resolution in collaboration with HR.

• Facilitate regular staff and physician meetings ensuring compliance with training and regulatory requirements.

• Establish and maintain operational policies to drive consistency compliance and efficiency.

Strategic & Financial Oversight

• Collaborate with senior management and physician leadership to develop and execute strategic business plans.

• Manage financial performance including budgeting expense analysis and revenue cycle metrics (AR DSO bad debt).

• Monitor and implement QA and productivity standards while ensuring compliance with CAP CLIA HIPAA OSHA and other regulatory bodies.

• Lead marketing initiatives and business development efforts supporting practice growth through client engagement and outreach.

Operational & Compliance Management

• Partner with corporate departments (Billing IT Sales etc. to address operational challenges and optimize practice efficiency.

• Oversee procurement equipment maintenance and centralized purchasing compliance.

• Prepare and analyze operational and financial reports to support datadriven decisionmaking.

• Drive change management efforts including new test launches facility upgrades and environmental compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Healthcare Administration or Business Administration (MBA or MHA preferred).

• At least five 5 years of managerial experience in laboratory or healthcare administration.

Licensure & Compliance

• Knowledge and adherence to CAP CLIA HIPAA OSHA EPA and safety regulations.

Skills & Expertise

• Strong understanding of healthcare administration policies and operational procedures.

• Experience with P&L management financial systems and fiscal strategies.

• Knowledge of human resource management including staff development and performance oversight.

• Familiarity with governmental regulations reimbursement structures and billing systems.

Salary / Shift / Benefits

• Day Shift: MondayFriday
• $110000 $135000 (depending on experience)
• Sign on bonus up to $5000
• Relocation assistance: $5000$10000
• Insurance Benefits (Health Vision Dental)
• Additional Benefits: PTO/Vacation/401K

About Us:

At Lighthouse Lab Services we offer solutions to help start grow and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 21 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.

It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. In addition Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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