System Vice President Laboratory Services

Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: January 29, 2025

Job Description:

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:The -System Vice President of Laboratory Services is responsible for the overall -strategic leadership, operational excellence, and financial performance of all -laboratory services across the UNC Health system. This includes directly overseeing -clinical pathology, anatomic pathology, and other diagnostic laboratory -services. The Vice President will work collaboratively with clinical and -administrative leaders to ensure the highest quality of patient care, -innovative service delivery, and efficient resource utilization.Responsibilities:Laboratory Services: Develop and implement a comprehensive, system-wide laboratory services strategy aligned with UNC Health's mission, vision, and values. Identify and pursue opportunities for growth, expansion, and innovation in laboratory services. Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes impacting laboratory medicine. Represent UNC Health's laboratory services in relevant professional organizations and forums. Oversee the daily operations of all laboratory departments, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care. Leads lab workforce and optimizes leadership and staffing models to ensure optimal delivery of care. Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for quality, safety, efficiency, turnaround time, and patient satisfaction. Implement process improvement initiatives to enhance operational workflows and optimize resource utilization. Foster a culture of collaboration, teamwork, and continuous improvement across laboratory services. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, standards, and accreditation requirements (e.g., CAP, CLIA). Develop and manage the annual operating and capital budgets for laboratory services. Monitor financial performance against targets and implement corrective actions as needed.Identify and pursue opportunities for revenue growth and cost savings. Negotiate contracts with vendors and payers to ensure favorable terms and conditions.Leading People: Leads people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Provides an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Encourages workforce engagement by building a commitment to excellence and by promoting the organization's vision internally and externally. Delegates responsibility clarifies expectations and holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility. Leads in a deliberate and predictable way and operates with transparency. Treats sensitive or confidential information appropriately. Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods. Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.Leading Change: Acts as a catalyst for organizational change. Influences others to translate vision into action. Brings about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Establishes an organizational vision and implements it in a continuously changing environment. Is open to change and new information and rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Deals effectively with pressure and remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks. Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks. Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others.Results Driven: Exceeds organizational goals and customer expectations. Makes decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Delivers high-quality services and is committed to continuous improvement. Fosters a culture of safe and compassionate patient care. Makes well-informed, timely decisions, even when data are limited, or solutions produce unfavorable results. Positions the organization for success by identifying new opportunities and builds the organization by developing and improving services. Leads the budgeting process. Uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities, monitors expenditures in support of programs and policies, and identifies cost-effective approaches.Other InformationEducation Requirements:--- Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or business administration or a related field is required. Master's preferred.Licensure/Certification Requirements:--- None required.Professional Experience Requirements:--- Requires twelve (12) years of progressively responsible laboratory services experience, including ten (10) years of people management experience overseeing laboratory services.Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:--- Deep understanding of clinical laboratory operations, including pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes.--- Thorough knowledge of laboratory regulations and standards, such as CLIA, CAP, OSHA, and HIPAA, and the ability to ensure compliance across the system.--- Awareness of emerging trends and technologies in laboratory medicine, as well as changes in reimbursement and healthcare policy.--- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) to effectively interact with various stakeholders, including executives, physicians, staff, patients, and regulatory agencies.--- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues, streamline processes, and improve efficiency.--- Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered laboratory services that meet the needs of physicians, patients, and other stakeholders.Job DetailsLegal Employer: STATEEntity: Shared ServicesOrganization Unit: System Laboratory Operations Work Type: Full TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equityWork Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: Day JobLocation of Job: US:NC:Chapel HillExempt From Overtime: Exempt: YesThis position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System, in a department that provides shared services to operations across UNC Health Care; except that, if you are currently a UNCHCS State employee already working in a designated shared services department, you may remain a UNCHCS State employee if selected for this job.Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

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