Director of Oral Pathology Laboratory, Advanced Clinical Services

Job Summary

This is a College of Dental Medicine Full-Time Administrative position within Western University of Health Sciences and is offered in conjunction with a faculty appointment. Together, the administrative role of Director of Oral Pathology Laboratory, Advanced Clinical Services (PCN A02117) and the faculty role (PCN 999124) comprise a full-time position (1.0 FTE).

Primary Responsibilities

• Planning, organizing, and directing the overall operation of the CDM Oral Pathology Laboratory (OP Lab).
• Delivering high-quality oral pathology diagnostic services crucial to outstanding patient care.
• Maintaining services of the best quality, being cost-contained, and carrying out operations expeditiously.
• Participating in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities and maintaining efficient and effective operations in compliance with all state, federal, and local regulatory laws, standards, and protocols.
• Providing advanced clinical services related to the Oral Pathology laboratory.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Recognized knowledge and experience in area of expertise.
• Ability to interact in an effective and positive manner with individuals of diverse backgrounds, including administration, faculty, students, staff, and outside contacts.
• Ability to effectively conduct detail-oriented assignments and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities in an academic environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups, both in writing and orally.
• Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD).
• Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology from a CODA-accredited Advanced Education Program.
• Experience: Minimum of four years of training and full-time experience advanced training in an oral pathology program approved by the American Dental Association (ADA) Committee on Accreditation Dental and Dental Auxiliary Education Programs in an education institution. Two years of full-time experience in oral pathology in the subspecialty of oral pathology within the specialty or pathology or other specialty or subspecialty specified by regulation.
• Licenses & Certifications: Current dental license in California. Current oral pathology laboratory director license in California. Certified in oral pathology by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology with current Diplomate status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience managing staff.
• Knowledge of finances related to managing an OP Lab.