Director, Anatomic Pathology Lab. Fort Bend Campus – Kelsey – Seybold Clinics

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation’s leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.  

The KSC Laboratory Services Director of Anatomic Pathology will be responsible for Pre-Analytic, Analytical, Post-Analytic AP teams (grossing/accessioning, histology, cytology, molecular pathology) and operations with direct reports to include, but not limited to, Specimen Processing Supervisor, AP Manager, and Admin Supervisor. The KSC Laboratory Services AP Director will participate in financial forecasting, budget preparation, equipment selection, and resource planning. This director will be responsible for quality and regulatory compliance, and the financial performance of the KSC Laboratory Services Anatomic Pathology Department.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science or 10+ years of experience in an AP Director position
• ASCP HT, HTL, CT Licensed
• 7+ years of experience in an Anatomic Pathology Laboratory leadership position
• Experience using Microsoft tools such as Excel, Power BI, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Teams for data analysis and presentation
• Proven solid interpersonal skills, awareness of human resource management principles, must be able to speak and write clearly

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or above in business or healthcare discipline
• Specialty certification(s) in nursing education or ambulatory care
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor certification
• Director level AP experience
• Working knowledge of the Texas Nurse Practice Act, Texas Board of Nursing (TBON) regulations, and nursing peer-review processes.Strong clinical and personnel management skills
• Proven advanced communication and public relations skills, with experience using medical equipment common to ASCs
• Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $110,200 to $188,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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