Laboratory Manager (National Certified Phlebotomy Tech required)

Job Description

Job ID#:

4569

Job Category:

Laboratory

Position Type:

Employee (Full Time)

Position Summary:

The Laboratory Manager is a position stationed at our El Nuevo San Juan Health Center in the Bronx, NY. The individual will manage our in-house laboratory operations at the site, including managing staff, policy, and processes. The incumbent must also possess a National Certified Phlebotomy Technician certificate to practice phlebotomy as part of the team. Although this is a managerial role, incumbents must be comfortable rolling up their sleeves and engaging in blood drawing when necessary to support this team.

Key Duties:

• Supervises a team of 5 Phlebotomists and 3 Patient Service Representatives across 4 drawing stations, and reception area. Supervision includes and is not limited to hiring, performance management, training, supervision, and payroll.
• Ensures specimen integrity by enforcing the laboratory's procedures for collection, handling, and processing.
• Maintains, implements, adheres to, and enforces departmental operating policies and procedures.
• Conducts phlebotomist training and assesses competency for phlebotomy-based roles in the organization.
• Maintains operating schedule for laboratory hours to ensure adequate staffing between Mondays and Saturdays.
• Liaise with BioReference for specimen pickup and processing.
• Runs reports in Electronic Health Records, monitors and tracks any critical laboratory values and notifies provider.
• Other related managerial duties and functions as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• National Certified Phlebotomy Technician through NHA, AMCA, NPA, or other nationally accredited institution.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is required.
• 2-5 years in a laboratory environment including supervisory or lead experience.  
• Associates Degree minimum required, Bachelor's Degree in Health Service Administration or related field of study is strongly preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English, required.
• Team-player and willing to go the extra mile to support patients in our care.
• Customer service-driven and ability to effectively manage staff.
• Commitment to excellence and to providing quality service to patients. 

Work Environment Type, Location, and Schedule:

Onsite, Bronx, NY, Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 1 Saturday shift per month with a day off during the week.

Compensation:   

$66,300-$70,000/annum based on 40 regular hours per week. Salary is contingent on education level and experience.  

As a full time associate at Urban Health Plan, you'll enjoy:

• Fully funded Health Insurance for you/73.5% funded Health Insurance for your family
• Dental, Vision, and prescription Coverage 
• 401(k) Retirement Savings (including 3% annual employer contribution)
• Comprehensive time off including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday!)
• Flex Spending Accounts (Health care, Dependent Care, and Commuter Benefits)
• Entertainment Discount Programs
• Employee Assistant Programs
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Fitness Discounts and Perks through our medical plan
• $50,000 term life Insurance

About Urban Health Plan:

At Urban Health Plan (UHP) our mission is to continuously improve the health of communities and the quality of life of the people we serve by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary and specialty health care and by assuring the performance and advancement of innovative best practices. At UHP, our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr. Richard Izquierdo, more than 50 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do. 

UHP is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.

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