Laboratory Operations Specialist

Laboratory Operations Specialist

The Laboratory Operations Specialist is responsible for overseeing all aspects of internal laboratory operations ensuring compliance with regulatory standards as well as overseeing occupational health program within Salud. The LOS is also Saluds liaison to our external laboratories to ensure that lab orders are collected internally and follow external lab specimen collection requirements specimens are resulted by Quest and entered into our system per protocol and to monitor quality concerns. This role includes maintaining Saluds CLIA certification coordinating employment-related vaccination compliance and serving as the primary liaison with the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) team. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with leadership skills to ensure safe efficient and compliant in-house laboratory operations and employee health practices.

This is a hybrid role requiring travel to the  Ft Lupton administration building as needed. Must also be able to travel to all Salud clinic locations throughout Colorado as needed.

The Laboratory Operations Specialist approaches his/her tasks in a team-based care fashion that supports patients and their families in self-management self-efficacy and behavior change.  Adheres to the spirit of the SALUD Mission Statement and Core Values while performing assigned duties.

 We offer:

• $21.50 to $28 per hr. 
• Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm

Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:

• Medical PPO Plan (Similar to ACA Exchange Platinum Benefit Coverage Levels)
  • Low employee premiums especially given rich benefits
  • $25 Primary Care Physician and Specialist Co-pays (in-network)
  • Low deductibles and co-insurance
  • Free provider visits and services at all Salud facilities
  • Preferred prescription pricing at Salud pharmacies
• Dental PPO plan
  • Includes Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities
• Vision
• Generous vacation accrual
• 10 Paid Holidays per year (includes 2 Floating Holidays and paid Birthday) 
• Up to 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per year
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan.   Salud contributes 5% of your compensation each month (no matching employee contribution is requiredyou receive the contribution no matter what).  Employees who have worked at least 1000 hours within a 12-month period are eligible.
• 403b Retirement savings plan.  You can contribute pre-tax or after-tax (Roth) towards your retirement savings.
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Our Mission is to provide a quality integrated healthcare home to the communities we serve

Specific Duties:

Laboratory Management

• Oversee Internal laboratory operations including specimen handling testing and quality control
• Ensure compliance with CLIA OSHA and other applicable regulatory standards
• Maintain accurate documentation for audits and inspections
• Implement and monitor internal laboratory safety protocols

Occupational Health & Vaccination Compliance

• Oversee employee health programs including vaccination tracking and compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate pre-employment and annual health screenings
• Develop and maintain policies for infection control and immunization compliance

Regulatory & Certification Management

• Manage CLIA certification process including renewals proficiency testing and compliance audits
• Stay current with federal and state regulations impacting laboratory and occupational health operations

Vendor & EMR Coordination

• Act as the primary point of contact for external laboratory service providers
• Ensure seamless integration and data accuracy between laboratory systems and EMR
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to lab orders results and reporting
• Work with the laboratory vendor to oversee on-site phlebotomists with adherence to all Salud credentialing procedures
• Coordinate with reporting agencies for communicable disease follow-up and tracking

Leadership & Training

• Train and supervise laboratory staff on procedures compliance and safety
• Work with the Medical Training Department to identify lab-related training needs

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and regulatory excellence.

Qualifications :

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.  MA LPN RN or Laboratory-related degree preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 35 years in laboratory operations required
• Experience in occupational health compliance preferred

Licensure:

• Medical Assistant Certification LPN RN or a degree in a laboratory-related field preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of CLIA regulations required
• Strong understanding of EMR systems and laboratory information systems
• Excellent organizational communication and leadership skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent computer knowledge and skills including Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint
• Willingness to learn new software programs and work processes
• Working knowledge of office equipment such as copiers scanners digital cameras fax machines etc.
• Passion for working in a non-profit that provides health care services for low-income individuals and families.  Sensitivity to the low-income and ethnic minority communities is a must.
• Must be comfortable working with a diverse group of skill sets

  The application window is anticipated to close by 3/31/25

Additional Information :

Salud Family Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over race color religion national origin sex disability sexual orientation gender identity or any other applicable status protected by federal state or local laws.  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time