Division Director of Pathology Operations

HCA Healthcare

Division Director of Pathology Operations

Houston ,

Texas

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Do you have the career opportunities as a

Division Director of Pathology Operations

you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
This position is Work From Home, travel will be required and is based out of the Gulf Coast Division. Applicants must reside in Houston, TX to be considered
HCA Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Division Director of Pathology Operations where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
Job Summary and Qualifications
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES- The current primary responsibilities of the Division Director of Pathology Services include the development and maintenance of the daily operations and general management of pathology operations in their respective market.
This position serves as the Physician Services Group (HBP) representative for the Division holding the providers accountable to the contracted terms and ensuring that the interests of HCA and the Division are met. This position monitors the activities and operations of all the pathology programs in their respective market to ensure the programs meet the Division’s goals of improved quality, efficiency, volume, and patient / physician satisfaction.
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Works effectively with all stakeholders or vendors for pathology technical services.
The overall responsibility for the functions of HBP services in their respective Division to ensure maximum utilization of pathology resources and the efficient delivery of services. Participates in monthly: Division MORs with monthly performance metrics and analysis of variances to budget
Quality reporting and directive initiatives targeting improvement areas
Identifies opportunities to increase the scope of practice of the HBP services.
Interacts on a regular basis with HBP AVP of Pathology Services, Division Medical Director, Market Medical Director and Divisional and hospital leadership to ensure their HBP services and clinical operations needs are met
Assists in resolving any medical/administrative issues.
Reviews monthly quality/clinical operating reports.
Monitors workflow through the practices to ensure appropriate utilization of physician time and staff coverage
Monitors and reviews case reporting turnaround, quality and billing input into the system for timeliness, accuracy and thoroughness
Develops special work load reports to adjust staffing level as necessary
Participates in annual budgeting process for their respective market’s pathology group
Analyzes and forecasts the impact of increasing or decreasing current level of HBP services provided by the pathology program
Recommends corrective action as required to eliminate negative variances.
Works to ensure timeliness, accuracy and completeness of all other financial reports to meet specified deadlines.
Works to develop and report key financial and other operating indicators.
Evaluates financial performance to budget and prior period trends and understands causes of variances.
Ensures that development of a quality program in conjunction with HCA, CAP (College of American Pathology) and other standards, to include facilitation of quarterly quality reviews and providing for problem resolutions.
Promotes the development of pathology employment as a team-oriented process, which incorporates the standards of daily multidisciplinary collaborative rounds and physician-to-physician hand-offs.
Assists with audits and evaluations of compliance with clinical guidelines.
Serves as a resource for pathology-based provider programs within Division.
Participates in partner/vendor assessments and annual evaluations when requested.
Ensures programs adhere to the HCA “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”.
Ensures and maintains effective communications between all levels of personnel.
Ensures compliance with and knowledge of the company’s Code of Conduct by all subordinates to ensure an ethical work environment.
What qualifications you will need:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration or Nursing is required.
Master’s Degree is preferred.
Three years’ work and supervisory experience in hospital-based programs or physician practice management of multiple locations, preferred.
Effective working knowledge of healthcare financial management, specifically medical program accounting, third party reimbursement issues, and facilities management. Administrative experience overseeing a large Pathology group in a lab or hospital setting, preferred.
Physician practice experience in operations, Business development and management experience
Effective working knowledge of healthcare systems management for clinical operations.
CERTIFICATE/LICENSE – None required.
Physician Services Group (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/physician-services-group) is skilled in physician employment, practice and urgent care operations. We are experts in hospitalist integration, and graduate medical education. We lead more than 1,300 physician practices and 170+ urgent care centers. We are HCA Healthcare's

graduate medical education leader

. We provide direction for over 260 exceptional resident and fellowship programs. We focus on carrying out

value-added solutions

. These solutions help physicians deliver patient-centered healthcare. We support HCA Healthcare's commitment to the care and

improvement of human life

.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Division Director of Pathology Operations opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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