DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

Address: 250 N. 17th Ave. 

Phoenix, AZ 85007 (In-Person)

Salary: $93,500 

Grade: 25

This position, which reports to the Newborn Screening Program Assistant Bureau Chief, is responsible for management oversight of all activities associated with the laboratory and demographic departments within the Newborn Screening Program. The Newborn Screening Office Chief is responsible for assuring that all procedures and protocols are conducted according to the Arizona State Public Health Laboratory policies and according to the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines. This position fulfills the role as Technical Supervisor for the sub-specialties of Chemistry, Hematology, and Endocrinology under CLIA regulations. This position is in charge of workload review, policy establishment, technical guidance, lab safety, and all aspects of quality assurance including procedural manual reviews, staff training, internal and external proficiency reviews, and equipment preventive maintenance. Responsibilities also encompass management of program budgets to include budget preparation and approval of supplies and equipment purchases. This position will participate in writing of grant proposals and is accountable for grant deliverables as it relates to laboratory testing.

Organize, plan, and directs all activities of the NBS Program laboratory and demographics departments.
Functions as a technical supervisor for the laboratory testing under the sub-specialties of Chemistry, Hematology, and Endocrinology testing under CLIA. Monitors all aspects of quality assurance including procedural manual review, training of staff, internal and external proficiency review, and equipment preventive maintenance.
Plans and integrates laboratory/demographics activities with other ADHS programs and those in other state or federal agencies. Consults with department, state and federal agencies, legislative, and health providers and the public about the NBS Program.
Plans, researches and evaluates new or alternative procedures and test systems including long-range assessment of methods. Ensures compliance with CLIA regulations. Also review scientific and management journals to stay current in all areas of Newborn Screening.
Work closely with management for the development and review of policies, rules, statute, and fiscal management as it relates to the laboratory and demographics departments of the NBS Program.
Serve as a back-up for the NBS Program Data Management Team to pull and review the accuracy of the monthly NBS billing file.
Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge of:
- Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA)
- Laboratory test methods for routine chemistry, endocrinology, hematology, and molecular biology.
- Inherited disorders.
-Laboratory safety
- Transportation of specimens and safe handling techniques.
- Epidemiology.
- Quality assurance principles and practices. - Data analysis
- Administrative and management skills.
- Principles and methodology of scientific research.
- Budgetary and personnel techniques.
- Public health law.
- Legislative processes.
- Supervision, planning and organization.
- Scientific terminology; interpretation and application of results.
- Performance Management (PM), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), and Lean methodologies.

Skill in:
- Management, planning and budgeting skills.
- Organizational skills for developing and implementing plans for an organization.
-Must be able to manage people to accomplish the prescribed objectives.
- Needs familiarity with scientific and medical concepts to consult with physicians, legislators, and the general public.
- Communication skills include writing and public speaking to communicate plans, budgets and public health ideas.
- Use of specialized equipment.
- Data analysis.
- Laboratory testing methods for program.

Ability to:
- Assume responsibility and work independently to complete projects within specified deadlines.
-Self-motivate and to motivate others.
- Analyze laboratory data, interpret and review test results.
- Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.

Bachelor's Degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science with at least 4 years of professional laboratory experience. Master's Degree may substitute for 2 years of related experience.

Driver's License

A candidate eligible as a technical supervisor must meet the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) minimum requirements for the performance of high complexity testing as defined in the CLIA regulations subpart D6171 493.1489(b) (2)(i). See the following link: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/CLIA/03_lnterpretive_Guidelines_for_Laboratories.asp#TopOfPage

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
− Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
− Paid vacation and sick time
− Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
− 10 paid holidays per year
− Wellness program and plans
− Life insurance
− Short/long-term disability insurance
− Defined retirement plan
− Award winning Infant at Work program
− Credit union membership
− Transit subsidy
− ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing Tammy.Kaczmarek@azdhs.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.