Clinical Laboratory Inspector (Compliance Specialist 3) Remote with Occasional On-Site

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OSPHL) in Hillsboro, OR has a career opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Inspector (Compliance Specialist 3) to perform inspections for clinical laboratory testing, non-medical substance of abuse testing and health screen permit testing.  

 

This is a full-time, limited duration, classified position which is represented by a union. Limited duration positions are benefit eligible. The duration of this positions is expected to last 17 months. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill current or future vacancies.

As the Clinical Laboratory Inspector, you will perform surveys and assist in the administration of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program for the Laboratory Compliance (LC) section of the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OSPHL). You’ll work independently to assign and track all clinical laboratory inspections to assure they occur on schedule and to assure complaints against clinical, drug testing and health screening testing permit laboratories are investigated timely. You’ll perform inspections for clinical laboratory testing, non-medical substance of abuse testing and health screen permit testing. You will determine if deficiencies pose an immediate jeopardy to the public and take action that may include the laboratory to stop testing until compliance can be assured, determine if deficiencies will be cited at the standard level, condition level, or if the problems are immediate and serious and there is a potential for a negative patient outcome, and determine if the laboratories allegation of compliance or plan of correction is adequate to correct the cited deficiencies.

 

In this role, will also develop checklist or job aids to inspect nonroutine specialties such as cytogenetics, histocompatibility, nuclear medicine, electron microscopy, DNA and PCR or substance of abuse testing, to assure regulations are being met. You will determine if new testing methodologies developed by the laboratory, produces accurate results and that the test is developed on good scientific principles. You’ll develop and monitor the section quality assurance parameters required by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and stay proficient in Medicare/Medicaid laboratory billing requirements in order to consult with laboratories and DMAP to assure appropriate laboratory specialty certification. In addition, you will apply Federal regulations for clinical laboratory testing and enforce State statue and rules for substance of abuse and health screen testing services for 4000 laboratories, guide the Administrative Specialist 2 assigned to the section and help them answer technical questions addressed to the program, and speak at professional meetings to train and advise clinical laboratories on the changes or updates to the Federal and State regulations. 

The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.

·        We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx 

·        Paid Leave Days:

o   11 paid holidays each year

o   3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year

o   8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month

o   Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years

·        Pension and Retirement plans

·        Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

·        Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.

·        Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030

·        Becoming an anti-racist organization

·        Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs, and

·        Developing and retaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that represents the diversity, cultures, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon.

A bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology, or a related field AND four years of laboratory training and experience, or both, in performing high complexity testing, and compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action or decide compliance or eligibility with program guidelines and regulations.

A master’s degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology, or a related field AND two years of laboratory training and experience, or both, in performing high complexity testing, and compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action or decide compliance or eligibility with program guidelines and regulations.

·        Possess considerable knowledge and stay technically current in all areas pertaining to clinical laboratory testing and must also have extensive knowledge and state/federal laboratory regulations.

·        Meet CMS requirements for clinical laboratory surveyor (bachelor’s or master’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology).

·        Qualify as a technical supervisor under CLIA with clinical laboratory experience in all specialties except pathology. 

·        ASCP or AMT certification is preferred.

·        Familiar with potential biological and chemical threats agents.

·        Experience surveying, evaluating, interpreting, and apply complex regulations independently deciding on the level of citation, document findings and prepare investigative reports, enforce regulations.

·        Experience writing deficiency citations in a clear manner describing the findings in enough detail to indicate how regulations are not met and the deficiencies are clear to a judge in a court of law.

·        Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

The work in this role may be conducted primarily remotely with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. On occasion, there will be times when the work will be conducted on-site. On-site work is located at the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory, 7202 NE Evergreen Pkwy, Hillsboro, OR 97124.

 

 

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