Laboratory Operations Specialist

Salud Family Health•Fort Lupton, CO

5h•$22 - $28•Hybrid

About The Position

Since 1970, Salud has been committed to providing a Medical Home to patients, where medical, dental, behavioral health services, and clinical pharmacists work together and coordinate efforts in a team-based system of care. They strive to improve the quality of life for patients who would otherwise have limited access to health care, serving all individuals regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. The Laboratory Operations Specialist is responsible for overseeing all aspects of internal laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and managing the occupational health program within Salud. This role also serves as Salud’s liaison to external laboratories, ensuring proper specimen collection, result processing by Quest, system entry, and quality monitoring. Key responsibilities include maintaining Salud’s CLIA certification, coordinating employment-related vaccination compliance, and acting as the primary liaison with the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) team. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise and 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 and all Salud clinic locations throughout Colorado as needed. The specialist is expected to approach tasks in a team-based care fashion, supporting patients and their families in self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change, while adhering to the SALUD Mission Statement and Core Values.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 3–5 years in laboratory operations
Knowledge of CLIA regulations
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
Comfortable working with a diverse group of skill sets

Nice To Haves

MA, LPN, RN, or Laboratory-related degree preferred
Experience in occupational health compliance preferred
Medical Assistant Certification, LPN, RN, or a degree in a laboratory-related field preferred

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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 required…you receive the contribution no matter what). Employees who have worked at least 1,000 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