Assistant Director, Laboratory - Anatomic Pathology

About the role

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Emory Healthcare seeks a Director of Medical Laboratories to lead and manage its operations. This role involves directing, managing, coordinating, and monitoring activities and operations, as well as assisting in developing departmental goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements strategic goals and objectives for the department.
• Communicates and monitors compliance with regulatory, licensing, and accreditation standards.
• Manages staff and employee performance, resolves HR-related issues, determines staffing needs, interviews and hires staff, provides performance feedback, addresses problems, orients and trains employees, verifies and documents competency, and identifies and suggests ways to develop skills.
• Determines disciplinary, termination, and salary actions.
• Maintains accurate records and procedures manuals, record storage, and appropriate reports for inspections including the results of proficiency testing.
• Oversees department test fee schedule, coding, and reimbursement.
• Coordinates billing/revenue procedures with laboratory's information systems and hospital accounting.
• Compiles and analyzes data and reviews completed reports.
• Oversees preparation of benchmarking reports and other statistical reports.
• Serves as liaison with other organizational administrators to coordinate services, obtain information, and share ideas for the provision of quality services.
• Serves on or chairs committees as appropriate.
• Plans, administers, and monitors the department's capital equipment, operations, and personnel budgets; regularly reviews year-to-year expenditures; and takes corrective action as necessary.
• Directs Quality Assurance activities to ensure laboratory compliance with certifying agency regulations.
• Participates in the orientation program for new employees to ensure an accurate overview of the department and that adequate training is received in accordance with established standards.
• Participates in the development of continuing education programs for staff; ensures leading-edge technology and professional growth.
• Oversees data collection, storage, analysis, and operational and statistical reporting activities of the department for management and regulatory agencies and as required for laboratory certification.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in medical technology or a chemical, physical, biological science or related field is required.
• A master's degree in Business or Healthcare Administration is preferred.
• Certification by one of the following accreditation agencies: MT (ASCP), or categorical MLS (ASCP), MT (HEW), MT (HHS), MT (AMT), MT (NCA), HTL (ASCP).
• Five years of direct laboratory management experience, with at least five years in a supervisory capacity preferred.
• This position requires up to 50% travel based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of medical technology experience.

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare reports.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and accreditation standards.
• Proficiency in budget management and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of laboratory operations and quality assurance.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits that start day one, student loan repayment assistance & reimbursement programs, family-focused benefits, wellness incentives, ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs, and more.

Pay

Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate departmental needs.

Contact Information

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to careers@emoryhealthcare.org. One week's advance notice is preferred.