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Stanford Health Care Director -Lab Finance & Business Operations - Laboratory Administration - Full Time (Day - 08 HRS) in Palo Alto, California
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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)
This is a Stanford Health Care job.
A Brief Overview
Reporting directly to the Administrative Director of Finance & Business Operations, the primary responsibilities of this position are to support and lead the finance and business operations for the Laboratory department. In addition to the financial management of the department, the position entails the management of the Reference Lab billing operations and Customer Service department. This role partners with key Laboratory staff members and other internal business partners to ensure financial controls and execution of strategic initiatives. Position supports the oversight and development of frontline staff and management 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
Lead and manage the financial and business operations for the Lab department.
Oversees annual budget preparation and adherence to operating budget during the fiscal year.
Oversight of the lab capital (non-threshold)
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.
Meets with executive leadership, medical leadership, and senior leadership to provide strategic support and direction for the Lab in conjunction with the Administrative Director.
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).
Responsibility for lab contracting lifecycle.
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.
Provides content expertise to department colleagues in the areas of SHC business operations, finance, procurement, accounting. Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders in these SHC support functions.
Education Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university. MBA/MHA preferred
Experience Qualifications
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience
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
Physical Demands and Work Conditions
Blood Borne Pathogens
- Category II - Tasks that involve NO exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks
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.
Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $86.41 - $114.50 per hour
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
At Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination. With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow.
As part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care.
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