JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the administrative operation of the laboratory, the administration of the departmental budget, and the maintenance of effective physician and intradepartmental relations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

Plan, coordinate, and direct the day-to-day activities of the Department of Pathology to ensure efficient, effective and economical utilization of space, personnel, and other laboratory resources.

Consult with Chief Pathologist to plan and develop objectives and goals for the department.

Coordinate all purchases of supplies, minor/capital equipment, invoice payment to laboratory services.

Direct laboratory business practices to ensure efficient and accurate patient/institutional fees and coding.

Establish and ensure compliance with all accrediting and regulatory standards, i.e. JCAHO, CAP, FDA, CMS, OSHA, and other agencies/organizations.

Participate, promote, and provide educational and professional activities.

Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with laboratory personnel, pathologists, medical staff, other departments, other hospitals/laboratories and vendors.

Facilitate and support approved projects and initiatives, i.e., information system planning/implementation, productivity, efficiency, and quality improvement efforts.

Produce or analyze/review financial and statistical reports, i.e., monthly responsibility reports, laboratory charges reports, and revenue reports.

Serve on committees and improvement teams to coordinate activities as they relate to pathology, i.e., diagnostic services, medical review, and quality assurance.

Consult and collaborate with other laboratory directors to achieve clinical integration, standardization, compliance, and to capture advantage due to economies of scale.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

Master's degree (e.g. MA, MS, MBA, MSN, MSW) or equivalent (e.g. CPA, PE, etc) preferred.

Five (5) years of operational management including three years in healthcare preferred.

A certification in one of the following is preferred, but not required: MT, MLS, CHT, CHS, CG, CT, HT, HTL, and ASCP Technologist/Specialist (BB, C, CG, CT, H, M, MB, SBB, SC, SCT, SH, SM, SCYM, SMB)

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
 

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About Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nation’s exemplary health care organizations. Our mission is to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research as a Christian ministry of healing. Joining our team is not just accepting a job, it’s accepting a calling!

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