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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required
• Skilled in aligning departmental goals with enterprise-wide strategy and develops comprehensive strategic plans.
• Ensures fiscal responsibility, and optimization of financial performance.
• Ability to allocate resources and drive innovation and growth.
• Proven ability to adjust to changes and leads/inspires transformational change.
• Ability to build and lead high-performing teams, manage complex projects, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Understanding of technology, data analytics, and performance measurement to drive strategic decisions and identify opportunities.
• Ability to influence others, articulate strategic vision, and ensure clear and persuasive communication.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Qgenda Pathology schedule
• Experience with CoPath, Beaker, and digital pathology platforms
• Familiarity with Extra Clinical Duties (ECD) programs

Responsibilities

• Develops policies and procedures for department operations and ensures compliance.
• Develops and maintains systems for managing and reporting the department’s activities.
• Maintains close liaison and positive working relationships with faculty, staff, and all other employees interfacing within the department.
• Provides leadership in developing business strategies and tactics to support the goals of the department and overall Health System strategic plans for market growth and development.
• Guides managers in developing skills and implementing performance management practices.
• Supports professional development of the workforce.
• Monitors staff and physician satisfaction.
• Provides administrative oversight to the division’s practices, supporting the employment of the quality improvement process in improving operations.
• Directs the planning and strategic formation of clinical program goals.
• Analyzes and reviews financial and productivity reports.
• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with university policies and procedures.
• Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on university policy and procedures.
• Provide direct operational and strategic support to clinical division chiefs across all pathology subspecialties.
• Partner with division leadership to develop and execute strategic initiatives, process improvements, and resource management plans.
• Support division chiefs in resolving operational challenges, optimizing clinical workflows, and aligning day-to-day activities with departmental and institutional goals.
• Facilitate communication between division chiefs, departmental administration, and institutional partners to ensure coordinated decision-making and timely issue resolution.
• Oversee implementation of new clinical programs, service expansions, and operational efficiencies in collaboration with division leadership.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and documentation related to clinical division operations and support processes.
• Staff and support committees, task forces, and workgroups associated with divisional strategy and clinical operations.
• Direct and oversee the creation, monitoring, and management of the Qgenda Pathology schedule in collaboration with division chiefs, the Chair, and the scheduling committee.
• Ensure accuracy, fairness, and transparency in clinical service coverage and workload assignments.
• Oversee automation and quality control systems to improve scheduling accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Generate and review double-service and variance reports for leadership review and workload optimization.
• Serve as departmental liaison with institutional scheduling partners for coordination and conflict resolution.
• Supervise scheduling staff and ensure timely updates, consistency, and compliance with established policies.
• Staff and support related committees and task forces.
• Develop and maintain departmental scheduling policies, SOPs, and procedural documentation.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership to Pathology Clinical Coordinators across all divisions.
• Assess, design, and implement workflow and process improvements to enhance clinical efficiency, coordination, and communication.
• Collaborate with laboratory leadership, medical directors, and hospital teams to ensure alignment of clinical operations and service quality.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate SOPs and procedural documentation related to coordination functions.
• Supervise coordinator performance, providing mentorship, accountability, and professional development opportunities.
• Staff and support committees, task forces, and working groups related to clinical coordination.
• Provide strategic oversight and direction for reference operations, ensuring exceptional quality, service delivery, and client satisfaction.
• Manage intake and onboarding processes for new clients, including form completion, contract coordination, and SOP adherence.
• Lead the development, review, and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) supporting reference testing and consultative workflows.
• Collaborate with faculty, IT, and administrative teams on CoPath Wheel discussions and workflow optimization.
• Partner with Marketing and Communications to update the reference services website and strengthen outreach visibility.
• Oversee Neuropathology consultation workflows to ensure quality, accuracy, and timely reporting.
• Coordinate departmental representation and logistics for external professional events, including the Beach Conference and FSP Conference reference booths.
• Staff and support committees, task forces, and working groups associated with reference services.
• Supervise reference services staff, ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and process improvement.
• Maintain and update departmental policies, SOPs, and performance standards related to reference operations.
• Serve as departmental lead and primary point of contact for the Extra Clinical Duties (ECD) program.
• Oversee ECD scheduling, review, and validation to ensure accuracy, compliance, and fair workload distribution.
• Manage onboarding, training, and communication for faculty and staff participants in the ECD program.
• Collaborate with finance and leadership to align ECD processes with departmental and institutional policy.
• Maintain and update documentation, policies, and SOPs governing ECD administration.
• Provide operational oversight and administrative coordination for pathology informatics initiatives across all divisions.
• Partner with the Medical Director of Pathology Informatics, IT teams, and laboratory leadership to optimize data systems, digital workflows, and LIS/EHR integration.
• Support implementation and maintenance of key informatics systems such as CoPath, Beaker, and digital pathology platforms, ensuring functionality, data accuracy, and compliance with institutional policies.
• Collaborate with informatics leadership on user training, troubleshooting, and optimization of reporting tools and dashboards to enhance clinical efficiency.
• Serve as liaison between the department and institutional information technology offices to facilitate issue resolution and system upgrades.
• Assist with project management for informatics-related initiatives, including new technology adoption, system conversions, and workflow automation.
• Maintain and update departmental SOPs, process maps, and documentation related to informatics operations.
• Staff and support related committees, task forces, and working groups dedicated to informatics and digital transformation.
• Provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for all clinical functions within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
• Supervise cross-functional clinical teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Establish measurable goals and performance metrics for clinical operations, tracking outcomes and implementing corrective actions when needed.
• Serve as a primary liaison between the department and institutional leadership to ensure effective communication and coordination of clinical activities.
• Ensure departmental compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and institutional policies through strong internal controls and training.
• Promote innovation, professionalism, and excellence in all operational and clinical practices.
• Lead by example, demonstrating integrity, transparency, and commitment to service and quality.
• Oversee policy development, SOP maintenance, and consistent implementation of best practices across all areas of clinical operations.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• tuition remission