Referral Testing Manager

Referral Testing Manager - Tampa FL Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Pay range: $80700 per year

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills training experience education and where applicable certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects physical financial and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical supplemental health dental & vision for FT employees who work 30 hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 MyDay off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Responsible for ensuring uniformly high-quality service to meet established operational and financial targets and customer requirements in the areas of Referral Testing and Logistics. Oversees the development of systematic approaches for assuring the highest levels of quality service to our customers. Responsible for Test Send Out (TSO) to other Business units and referral laboratories. Role includes oversight of TSO pack out data entry and transportation functions.

• Manages the Referrals and Logistics Departments through oversight of daily operations and direction of team leaders.
• Oversee safety ergonomics maintenance and cleanliness of department (including upgrades repairs etc.).
• Implement national and local SOPs for Referral Testing in accordance with Quest Diagnostics guidelines.
• Ensures all Laboratory QA/QC documentation is complete and reviewed as required.
• Ensures integrity of specimens sent to other facilities meet the criteria necessary to provide accurate and timely results.
• Monitor Non-Quest referrals for internalization opportunities.
• Ensures all pending and overdue lists are resolved in timely manner.
• Must be able to establish and motivate a participative work environment.
• Hold regularly scheduled meetings for dissemination of all information to staff.
• Participate QMS projects and Process Improvement Teams or other initiatives to meet management objectives.
• Responsible for goal setting performance management development coaching and feedback of direct reports.
• Makes timely and cost-effective decisions for short- and long-term sustainability ofbusiness.
• Provides clear vision and direction for direct reports; removes roadblocks for team and provides guidance in navigating through difficult situations.
• Motivates recognizes develops and retains employees within team; fosters a culture of engagement within department.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Work Experience:

• Five plus years previous clinical laboratory experience
• Extensive experience in the laboratory industry along with technical supervisory and client service skills
• Demonstrated success in leading team members to reach goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated success in meeting high performance standards with regard to work quality and quantity.

Preferred Work Experience:

• Technical laboratory experience preferred.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to routinely lift 25 pounds.

Knowledge:

• Extensive knowledge of the laboratory industry.

Skills:

• Excellent communication/verbal skills
• Ability to work well with others
• Strong writing composition and negotiating skills
• Proficient desktop skills including Excel Word ACCESS Internetetc.
• Technical supervisory and client service skills.

Education

• Bachelors Degree (Required)
• Masters Degree Advanced degree in relevant discipline (Business Health Care Administration Science & Technology) preferred. (Preferred)