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 you’re looking for a position with outstanding benefits, a top-tier 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 organization’s long-term 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 multi-state practices, ensuring efficiency, service quality, and goal alignment.
Lead and develop high-performing 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 data-driven decision-making.
Drive change management efforts, including new test launches, facility upgrades, and environmental compliance initiatives.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s 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
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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