Administrator - MCG Pathology

Administrator - MCG Pathology Job ID: 269977
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: *

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Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other. We are part of the University System of Georgia . Location


Augusta University - Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912 College/Department Information


Pathology sits at the cusp of basic and clinical sciences. This unique position allows the Medical College of Georgia Department of Pathology to contribute in an important and meaningful manner to clinical care through the provision of timely and accurate diagnoses as well as laboratory testing results. At the same time, investigative approaches within the department seek to further define our understanding of disease processes, paving the way for therapeutic interventions. The Department embraces the tripartite mission of the Medical College of Georgia i.e. clinical service, education, and research. The Department of Pathology (Anatomic and Clinical Pathology) has 22 clinical faculty, including 2 members based at the Athens Campus, and 6 research faculty. Clinical services are delivered primarily to AU Medical Center's 478 bed adult hospital and the 154 bed Children's Hospital of Georgia. The Department also operates Georgia Esoteric Molecular Laboratory, an independently licensed and CLIA certified reference laboratory, which provides esoteric molecular testing and pathology consultation services for hospitals and physicians. Approximately 1.3 million clinical laboratory procedures and 13,500 surgical specimens are processed annually. With specialty trained experts in almost every area of anatomic and clinical pathology, we provide diagnostic and consultative services, facilitating key clinical decisions. Job Summary


The Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day administrative, business, and financial operations for the AU Department of Pathology. Daily and operational responsibilities include supervision of staff, financial management, leadership, staff development and mentoring, program development, project coordination, maintenance of environment and security, administrative policies, conformance to regulatory requirements and continuing education. The Administrator has responsibility for assisting in developing business plans in accordance with AU and Health System standards, executing business plans as approved by the AU/Health System leadership, developing appropriate internal and external relationships to maximize effectiveness and facilitate problem-solving across organizational units that support services provided. Responsibilities


Responsibilities to include but not limited to: GENERAL ADMINISTRATION: DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY

• Direct oversight of the multiple sub-units of the Department Pathology including supervision of the administrative staff.
• Responsible for the selection, placement, supervision, and training of the support staff assigned to the Office of the Chairman in each department.
• Direct oversight of all active financial accounts within AU, MCG, Wellstar MCG, Foundation and related policies and procedures (purchasing, A/P, A/R, payroll, budgeting, auditing, etc.) Responsible for budget development, supervision and management of the department's operating revenues and expenditures. Exercises budget controls to ensure that expenditures will not exceed budget.
• Prepares in an accurate and timely manner periodic financial, expenditure, revenue and payroll statements and reports for strategic decision-making and operational leadership of the department.
• Direct oversight for administrative policies and procedures of AU, MCG, and affiliated organizations (Wellstar MCG, Foundation, etc.), including HR, EEO/AA, facilities, materials management, computing, and telecommunications.
• Responsible for the recruitment, supervision and professional growth and development of the administrative staff.
• Facilitate faculty and APP recruitment, supported by a formal business plan, to enhance and expand the missions and strategies of the Department, School, and University. Supervision of the coordination and assignment of space and property utilization for the department.

BUDGET, FACILITIES, LAB MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT:

• Manages/Oversees billing for the Georgia Esoteric and Molecular Labs within the HEX Lab Information System. Interacts with outside billing service to process third party claims.
• Develops business plans for new departmental initiatives. Develops financial models, market projections, and marketing plans. Negotiates clinical equipment leases/purchases in conjunction with business plan. Works with Wellstar MCG staff to negotiate reimbursement rates from managed care plans and carve-outs to existing plans to cover new high-tech testing.
• Manages budget planning process: projects administrative expenses, works with Chair and/or Section Chiefs in planning operational expenses, negotiates new funding requirements, reviews projected budget for compliance with policies and procedures. Manages capital budget for department. Works with Faculty and Staff to determine capital needs and priorities.
• Manages MCG budget: reviews and authorizes expenditures, establishes accounts and determines appropriate uses, prepares budget amendments, reconciles accounts, audits budget as necessary, prepares financial reports, ensures that appropriate personnel are aware of budget status.
• Manages sponsored funds and assists in preparing periodic financial reports for each grant. Monitors/manages grant accounting software utilized by Department staff. Meets with Sponsored Accounting staff to review any issues that arise between departmental accounting and Sponsored Accounting.
• Manages/Monitors department accounts held at MCG Foundation. Authorizes expenditures, review reports, and establishes new accounts as needed.
• Coordinates procurement: writes or reviews equipment specifications, reviews requests to ensure compliance with policies and procedures and budget limitations, serves as liaison between departments and various suppliers/vendors.
• Advises Department Chair on financial matters relating to department, including CAPSA and REPSA agreement funding levels.
• Monitors and reviews departmental Wellstar MCG expense budget. Prepares annual budget for revenue/expenses, authorizes expenditures, audits accounts as necessary, prepares financial reports for use by Chair.
• Monitors and review Georgia Esoteric and Molecular Labs budget. Prepares annual budget for revenue/expenses, authorizes expenditures, audits accounts as necessary, prepares financial reports for use by Chair.
• Develops overall IT plan: ensures all purchases conform to IT vision/standards of department. Interact with IT department to ensure compliance with IT standards.
• Monitors Department Sales accounts to ensure that revenue targets are met, and/or that expenses associated with revenue are in-line.
• Works on special projects for the department.
• Serves as building coordinator for Murphey Building: coordinates/monitors all repair and maintenance activity within building, participates in planning renovations, serves as department liaison with contractors, MCG administration, MCG Physical Plant division, negotiates with various administrators for use of institutional space, coordinates use of space available to department.
• Prepares, in an accurate and timely manner, periodic financial expenditure, revenue, and payroll statements and reports for strategic decision-making.
• Develops appropriate plans for revenue enhancement and business development for the Department of Pathology.
• In collaboration with faculty, monitors clinical activity and pursues 100% charge capture, optimal reimbursement, and documentation compliance for all clinical services.
• Supervises the coordination and assignment of space and property utilization for the Department of Pathology
• Represents the organization positively and confidently. Creates a climate that fosters personal investment, customer service, clinical and performance excellence. Demonstrates leadership, versatility, and promotes collaboration and teamwork. Works in close cooperation with members of the organized medical staff and other hospital personnel to ensure the highest quality of care is rendered to patients.
• Interacts with local, regional, and national organizations (CPSC, MGMA, NCURA) to identify and implement best practices (benchmarking). In collaboration with the Medical Director, arbitrates and assists in communication regarding any disputes between or among physicians.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, professional affiliations, etc.
• Ensures adequate managerial infrastructure to support significant expansion of research initiatives.
• Assists, as appropriate, with orientation of new faculty in ambulatory care programs.
• Provides appropriate clinical infrastructure to support continued excellence in education at the student, resident, and fellow level. Develops and implements clinical initiatives targeted to meet the Enterprise's goals for graduation, board pass rate, and recruitment of graduates from LCME accredited medical schools.
• Promotes optimal use of Health Information Management (HIMS); works effectively with HIMS and other personnel, as necessary, so that provider needs and system requirements are met.

EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION:

• Provides appropriate infrastructure to support continued excellence in education at the student, resident, and fellow level. Develop and implement initiatives targeted to meet institution/department goals for graduation, board pass rate, and recruitment of graduates from LCME accredited medical schools.

DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM:

• Pathology Residency Program -13 categorical residents; Blood Banking Transfusion Medicine; Surgical Pathology ACGME fellowships; and other non-accredited programs

INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE: Membership in various steering committees thru out the enterprise that encompasses all aspects of the Systems mission. Required Qualifications


An advanced graduate degree from an accredited college of university with a minimum of 5 years of clinical, administrative, or business experience. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases. SKILLS Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. ABILITIES Ability to maintain confidentiality. Shift/Salary/Benefits


Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required). Salary: $86,225-$120,715 annually. Pay Grade: 26 Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position. Recruitment Period: Until Filled Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today! Conditions of Employment


All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Credit Check


This position will require the acquisition of a P-Card and/or handle cash, credit or other sensitive information and will require a satisfactory Consumer Credit check as a condition of employment. Other Information


This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success." Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited. Equal Employment Opportunity


Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. How To Apply


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