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(Health Services Administrator)
Salary Information
This position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:Effective June 28, 2024 - 4.25% increase
Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.0% increase
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
This recruitment is open to the public for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59 p.m. (PST) on the day the County's needs are met. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
The first round of considerations will be on February 27, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (PST). Applications received after this date will be processed in the next round.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
This recruitment will establish an Open eligible list to fill current and future Supervising Public Health Microbiologist positions within the Health Care Agency. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
This recruitment will establish an Open eligible list to fill current and future Supervising Public Health Microbiologist positions within the Health Care Agency. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications.
THE AGENCY
The County of Orange, Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the leadership of the Agency Director, a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas - Strategy and Special Projects, Mental Health and Recovery Services, Correctional Health Services, Medical Health Services and Public Health Services - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.
THE DEPARTMENT
The Orange County Public Health Laboratory (OCPHL) is a core component of the Public Health program within HCA that provides laboratory services to Correctional Health Services, Public Health Clinical Services, Communicable Disease Control Division, Environmental Health Services, and clinical and hospital laboratories. Furthermore, OCPHL provides specialized laboratory testing for assessing, investigating, and analyzing infectious diseases of Public Health concerning Orange County, CA (OC). OCPHL is certified by CLIA and approved by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to perform high complexity testing in the areas of bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, parasitology, virology, immunology, and molecular biology. Additionally, OCPHL has a Water Quality laboratory located in Newport Beach that is certified by the CA Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) that primarily monitors the County's ocean and bay recreational waters.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Health Care Agency is recruiting for an experienced Public Health Lab Managerto assist in the overall operation and administration of the Public Health Laboratory including laboratory support services, contracts/purchasing and inventory management.
Under the supervision of the OC Health Care Agency Public Health Laboratory Director at OCPHL, the Laboratory Manager's essential duties include but is not limited to:
- Plans, coordinates, and evaluates administrative operations of OCPHL through subordinate staff; develops and supervises 3 work units and programs and is accountable for achieving objectives that support laboratory functions; troubleshoots issues and provides recommendations to the Laboratory Director
- Negotiates, develops, and manages contracts for laboratory instruments, supplies and professional services
- Directs, monitors, and evaluates activities in the Central Processing Unit to ensure, safety, quality and compliance; assist with overall operational management of unit, updates policies, procedures and priorities in the Client Services/Central Processing section where specimen handling and management occurs
- Directs, monitors and evaluates the specialized functions of the OCPHL Media Room Assists overall operational management of the Media Room; monitors emerging technologies to incorporate and update procedures; manage policies for lab reagents, chemicals, and media and appropriate disposal of chemical and medical waste
- Supervises paraprofessional, and support level staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinates training and implementing hiring and disciplinary procedures. Provides requirements and monitors & evaluates vendors for compliance with contractual obligations to meet performance outcomes
- Manages the inventory process including forecasting workload and supply needs, analyzing contracts and streamlining procurement process for short & long-lead items, and providing input into projected testing capacity needs. Makes recommendations to higher-level management on new or efficient option
Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
The ideal candidate will have administration experience in a Public Health Laboratory or clinical laboratory setting. Possession of a current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license or a Public Health Microbiologist certification is highly desirable, but not required. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES
In addition, the ideal candidate will possess the following core competencies:
Technical Knowledge
- Familiar with State and Federal laws and regulations to assist in the operation of the laboratory in compliance with those laws and regulations
- Advanced knowledge of microbiological concepts, principles, and techniques that can be applied to Public Health Laboratory testing
- Attention to detail and application of laboratory safety practices and quality systems
- Providing oversight and understanding of laboratory workflow and quality systems
- Proficient utilizing a Laboratory Information System and Microsoft Office software; including Word, Access, Excel, and Outlook
- Well versed in laboratory science, safety, quality, and efficient work practices
- Experience with day-to-day laboratory operations including specimen management and logistics, support services, administrative functions, budget, contracts, procurement, and project management
- Possessing sound judgement/decision making skills
- Prioritizing work and meeting established deadline by setting objectives and goals to achieve maximum productivity
- Working independently and adapting to varied work settings
- Developing and maintaining effective systems to manage multiple tasks and track information
- Contributing to strategic plan development and working with supervisors and staff to execute the strategic plan
- Supporting the efforts of the Laboratory Director to guide and sustain the organization
- Communicating with employees and encouraging high performance
- Working daily with supervisors and staff to develop future leaders for the organization
- Demonstrating leadership/management skills to direct and ensure delivery of efficient high-quality services
- Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
- Demonstrating cooperation and teamwork while working within and across divisions and teams
- Coordinating teams and managing information and customer service requests from stakeholders
- Identifying performance capabilities and potential of others
- Communicating clearly when issuing regular updates to the Laboratory Director and staff
- Writing operating procedures or policies for departmental tests or methods as needed
- Effectively communicates, both verbally and in writing, with department staff, clients, and vendors to accurately convey both substance and intent
- Presents ideas and complex materials clearly, concisely, logically, and persuasively
Click here to learn more about the minimum qualifications for the Health Services Administratorclassification as well as the physical and mental requirements and the environmental and working conditions.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.
Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.
Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.
Structured Oral Interview (Oral Exam) | (Weighted 100%)
Applicants will be interviewed and rated by an oral interview panel of job knowledge experts. Each applicant's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the applicant's qualifications for the job.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Please note: The information you provide on your application and/or response to the supplemental questions may be used as a scoring device, so please be thorough and complete in your response. "See Resume" is not a qualifying response and will not be scored in lieu of the required information.
Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19 related requirements.
Effective April 3, 2023, it is strongly recommended that County employees working in health care settings and correctional facilities follow vaccination and booster guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please click hereto see the latest guidance for more details
Email Notification
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Liza Butler at (714) 834-2069 or ebutler@ochca.com.
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Employment Type: Full-Time Regular
