Job Description

Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center

Department: RML Administration

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 AM)

Summary:

The Administrative Director is responsible for the development, monitoring and leadership of the financial, marketing, information systems and client services policies and procedures of the clinical laboratory. The Administrative Director works closely with the Chairman of Pathology, the Laboratory Directors, Laboratory Managers and supervisory staff. The Administrative Director may be required to act as the Laboratory Director in the Director's absence.

Other information:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: B.S. in Medical Technology or equivalent; B.A. in Business or M.B.A. desirable.

Experience: A minimum of seven years in a laboratory management role.

Personal: Must be well organized and good interpersonal and communication skills required.

REPORTS TO:

Director, Rush Medical Laboratories (RML)

Chairman, Department of Pathology

Responsibilities:

· Oversee the financial aspects of the laboratory, which includes fiscal and flexible budget coordination and preparation; monitor and investigate monthly budget variances; prepare and report internal and peer comparison financial and performance indicators; maintain the charge description master; work closely with Finance to ensure proper billing, accounting, auditing, CPT coding, Medicare/Medicaid billing procedures and protocols are followed; assign pricing; negotiate capitated and fee-for-service contracts.

· Act as RUMC's representative for the Rush System for Health Laboratory Committee; attend these meetings and communicate progress/issues to the Laboratory Director; meet with vendors as necessary to negotiate system contracts.

· Act as the Department of Pathology and Rush Medical Laboratories' representative for the Rush Health Associates Contract Implementation Team; ensure smooth operation of the laboratory's testing, reporting and billing for these contracts; work with team members to establish package pricing for carve out services.

· Provide leadership to the Client Services area; meet with clients and potential clients as needed; work closely with the staff to ensure efficient and cost-effective service to clients.

· Prepare marketing strategies and data as required.

· Provide leadership to the Laboratory Information System; ensure all financial and billing functions of the system are operating correctly; keep current with new information system technology and implement when appropriate.

· Be available to the laboratory staff to receive information and address any matters in a timely and appropriate manner; attend and participate in laboratory staff and management meetings on a regular basis.

· Work closely with the Director, Laboratory Managers and supervisory staff in developing, updating and monitoring the achievement of long-range goals and objectives for the Department of Pathology and Rush Medical Laboratories.

· Participate as needed in the provision of continuing education and in-service programs for the staff.

· Serve as an instructor of Rush University; prepare and give formal management related lectures to the medical technology students and/or pathology residents; be available to mentor and advise Health Systems Management students on specific projects or assignments.

· Be available to act as the Department of Pathology and Rush Medical Laboratories' representative on any RUMC, RUMG, RU, RSH or other appropriate committee, sub-committee or task force.

· Perform other reasonable and appropriate duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Laboratory Director.

· Be a role model for the ICARE values and RUMC's Mission Statement.

· Be an advocate for the laboratories.

· Work well with other departments and healthcare providers to insure the best possible patient care.

· Should be well versed in Six Sigma and LEAN principles.

· Works with the management team and HR to spearhead Employee Engagement initiatives.

· Foster an environment that promotes Culture of Safety and Just Culture philosophies.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Position Administrative Director - Lab

Location US:IL:Chicago

Req ID 10797