Senior Director, Department Administrator Pathology

Primary City/State:

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:

Admin-PAT-Clinic

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

General Operations

Take your leadership skills to the next level and shape the future of Pathology in Southern Arizona by helping to lead the Department of Pathology. With an innovative and dedicated staff committed to excellence, Banner Health executives can access the know-how and resources to bring their vision to life.

 

Banner University Medical Group and the University of Arizona, College of Medicine in Tucson, Arizona. The Department Administrator Pathology will have responsibility for the department’s finances and operations across clinical, research, and educational missions comprising of faculty, trainees, residents/fellows.   Oversee management of the department blended group of Banner and UofA based operations, business and finances while establishing a collaborative team oriented environment. This also includes the accountability and operational success of the academic department in the College of Medicine, UACOM.

 

The ideal applicant is an experienced health care executive with academic university experience in Pathology, team management, finances, budgets, and emotionally intelligent leadership.  The applicant must be highly motivated, have high social cognition, and possess a desire to work closely with pathology clinical providers and staff to achieve the Department’s missions of clinical care, education, research, and community engagement. This position partners closely with the Department Chair along with other physicians, allied health leaders, clinicians and external key stakeholders.

This is a hybrid position requiring relocation to the greater Tucson, Arizona metropolitan area.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits. In addition, this position may be eligible for our Management Incentive Program as part of your Total Rewards package.

Banner University Medical Group is our nonprofit faculty practice plan associated with the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine in Phoenix and Tucson. Our 800-plus clinicians provide primary and specialty care to patients at highly ranked Banner - University Medical Centers and dozens of clinics while providing mentorship to more than 700 residents and fellows. Our practice values and encourages the three-part mission of academic medicine: research, education and excellent patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position has overall responsibility for the Department’s financial and operational performance in its clinical practice, research, and educational and training activities. This position has accountability for the operational success of the academic department in the College of Medicine (UACOM), and its clinical business enterprise which operates, in a variety of locations, as part of Banner Health.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Oversees all departmental financial systems including clinical and technical revenues, state appropriations, grant and contract income, designated funds and gifts received by the Department. Works with the Banner-University Medical Group Chief Financial Officer and the Deputy Dean for Financial and Administrative Affairs of the UACOM to develop and monitor operating parameters and ensure financial oversight and control of the department. Oversees the annual preparation and monitoring of the Department budgets with recommendations to the Department Chair on issues of organizational effectiveness, including clinical operations and fiscal management. Oversees management of the department-based portions of the revenue cycle. Directs reimbursement analysis.

2. Approves purchasing and purchasing policies in alignment with the University of Arizona (UA) and Banner. Prepares financial and administrative reports for the Department Chair. Interprets and analyzes financial statements; analyzes and budgets for capital and operational needs. Develops business planning for the departmental clinical enterprise and academic units. Manages expenditures and purchasing in accordance with all relevant guidelines. Collaborates with Banner contracting and the business office to set the clinical fee schedule and to determine targets for gross and net collection rates, contracted reimbursement rates, and non-FFS service contracts.

3. Oversees staff productivity and facility utilization. Regularly reviews establ