Director, Laboratory Finance & Business Operations

Company: Stanford Health Care
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: June 19, 2022

Job Description:

If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered. - - Day - 08 Hour (United States of America) This is a Stanford Health Care job. A Brief Overview The Director of Laboratory Finance & Business Operations develops, implements, monitors and tracks the operational and strategic performance of Lab for continuous improvement. Supports the oversight and development of frontline staff, management, and physician engagement through operational excellence at Stanford Health Care, while driving operational performance and strategic vision in support of the Administrative Director. Locations Stanford Health Care What you will do Analyzes operations, cost, and productivity to assess variations or trends for improvements across all lab sites. In conjunction with Administrative Director, Medical Directors, Faculty, and Managers; reviews, evaluates and develops action plans to reduce variability, improve operational performance, and support strategic growth and development of staff through coaching, mentoring and direct oversight. Directs and manages the development of standards across lab services to support alignment to the organizational goals and strategic vision of Stanford Health Care. Directs and manages workflows and improvements associated with all operational areas to meet patient and department needs while upholding community standards and regulatory requirements. Directs and supervises all improvement work and workflow initiatives across lab business operations. Directs operational excellence and strategic planning, forecasting, staffing models, and predictive modeling in conjunction with the Administrative Directors and Managers. Meets with executive leadership, medical leadership, and senior leadership to provide strategic support and direction for lab in conjunction with the Administrative Director. Prepares and/or reviews operational data and KPIs (e.g. analysis, impact, liability, summary) included in business and clinical operations, presentations, general policies, etc. utilizing the advice and approval of legal counsel, regulatory agencies and administration as needed. Assist in development and management of business operations functions, including but not limited to a) financial reporting and monitoring; b) purchase to payment services; c) business development and capital management; and d) market analysis, business intelligence, and data analytics. Analyzes operations, cost, and productivity to assess variations or trends for improvements across all Lab sites. Oversee Reference Lab business operations with external clients, inclusive of contracting, establishing fee schedules, and billing related functions. Responsibility over Lab Customer Services (critical result reporting). - - Education Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university Experience Qualifications Five (5) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience . Preferred Qualifications: - MBA or MHA prepared Solid understanding of billing practices, reimbursements, finance, and business operations Prior experience with overseeing contracting and budgeting Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Ability to develop long-range business plans and strategies Ability to provide leadership and influence others Ability to resolve conflicts and/or negotiate with others to achieve positive results; establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility Knowledge of strategic planning and program design principles Knowledge of the principles and practices of financial planning, forecasting and data analysis These principles apply to ALL employees: SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery. You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family's perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in - all of - its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

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