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Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

Pathology sits at the cusp of basic and clinical sciences. This unique position allows the Medical College of Georgia Department of Pathology to contribute in an important and meaningful manner to clinical care through the provision of timely and accurate diagnoses as well as laboratory testing results. At the same time, investigative approaches within the department seek to further define our understanding of disease processes, paving the way for therapeutic interventions.

The Department embraces the tripartite mission of the Medical College of Georgia i.e. clinical service, education, and research. The Department of Pathology (Anatomic and Clinical Pathology) has 22 clinical faculty, including 2 members based at the Athens Campus, and 6 research faculty. Clinical services are delivered primarily to AU Medical Center's 478 bed adult hospital and the 154 bed Children's Hospital of Georgia.

The Department also operates Georgia Esoteric Molecular Laboratory, an independently licensed and CLIA certified reference laboratory, which provides esoteric molecular testing and pathology consultation services for hospitals and physicians. Approximately 1.3 million clinical laboratory procedures and 13,500 surgical specimens are processed annually. With specialty trained experts in almost every area of anatomic and clinical pathology, we provide diagnostic and consultative services, facilitating key clinical decisions.

The Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day administrative, business and financial operations for the AU Department of Pathology. Daily and operational responsibilities include supervision of staff, financial management, leadership, staff development and mentoring, program development, project coordination, maintenance of environment and security, administrative policies, conformance to regulatory requirements and continuing education. The Administrator has responsibility for assisting in developing business plans in accordance with AU and Health System standards, executing business plans as approved by the AU/Health System leadership, developing appropriate internal and external relationships to maximize effectiveness and facilitate problem-solving across organizational units that support services provided.

The duties include but are not limited to:

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION: Direct oversight of the multiple sub-units of the Department Pathology includes supervision of the administrative staff. Responsible for the selection, placement, supervision, and training of the support staff assigned to the Office of the Chairman in each department. Direct oversight for administrative policies and procedures of AU, MCG and affiliated organizations, including HR, EEO/AA, facilities, materials management, computing and telecommunications. Facilitate faculty and APP recruitment, supported by a formal business plan, to enhance and expand the missions and strategies of the Department, School and University.

LAB MANAGEMENT: Manages/Oversees billing for the Georgia Esoteric and Molecular Labs within the HEX Lab Information System. Interacts with outside billing service to process third party claims. Develops business plans for new departmental initiatives. Develops financial models, market projections, and marketing plans. Negotiates clinical equipment leases/purchases in conjunction with business plan. Works with Wellstar MCG staff to negotiate reimbursement rates from managed care plans and carve-outs to existing plans to cover new high-tech testing.

MANAGE SPONSORED FUNDS: Manages sponsored funds assists in preparing periodic financial reports for each grant. Monitors/manages grant accounting software utilized by Department staff. Meets with Sponsored Accounting staff to review any issues that arise between departmental accounting and Sponsored Accounting. Manages/Monitors department accounts held at MCG Foundation. Authorizes expenditures, review reports, and establishes new accounts as needed. Coordinates procurement, writes or reviews equipment specifications, reviews requests to ensure compliance with policies and procedures and budget limitations. Serves as liaison between departments and various suppliers/vendors. Advises Department Chair on financial matters relating to department, including CAPSA and REPSA agreement funding levels.

BUILDING AND IT OVERSIGHT: Serves as building coordinator for Murphey Building. Coordinates/monitors all repair and maintenance activity within building, participates in planning renovations, serves as department liaison with contractors, MCG administration, MCG Physical Plant division, negotiates with various administrators for use of institutional space, coordinates use of space and property available to department. Develops overall IT plan. Ensures all purchases conform to IT vision/standards of department. Interact with IT department to ensure compliance with IT standards.

BUDGET: Direct oversight of all active financial accounts within AU, MCG, Wellstar MCG, Foundation and related policies and procedures (purchasing, A/P, A/R, payroll, budgeting, auditing, etc.). Responsible for budget development, supervision and management of the department's operating revenues and expenditure. Exercises budget controls to ensure that expenditures will not exceed budget. Manages budget planning process. Projects administrative expenses, works with Chair and/or Section Chiefs in planning operational expenses, negotiates new funding requirements, reviews projected budget for compliance with policies and procedures. Manages capital budget for department. Works with Faculty and Staff to determine capital needs and priority. Prepares, in an accurate and timely manner, periodic financial expenditure, revenue, and payroll statements and reports for strategic decision-making. Develops appropriate plans for revenue enhancement and business development for the Department of Pathology. In collaboration with faculty, monitors clinical activity and pursues 100% charge capture, optimal reimbursement, and documentation compliance for all clinical services. Represents the organization positively and confidently.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Interacts with local, regional, and national organizations (CPSC, MGMA, NCURA) to identify and implement best practices (benchmarking). In collaboration with the Medical Director, arbitrates and assists in communication regarding any disputes between or among physicians. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, professional affiliations, etc. Ensures adequate managerial infrastructure to support significant expansion of research initiatives. Assists, as appropriate, with orientation of new faculty in ambulatory care programs. Creates a climate that fosters personal investment, customer service, clinical and performance excellence. Demonstrates leadership, versatility, and promotes collaboration and teamwork. Works in close cooperation with members of the organized medical staff and other hospital personnel to ensure the highest quality of care is rendered to patients.Promotes optimal use of Health Information Management {HIMS). Works effectively with HIMS and other personnel, as necessary, so that provider needs, and system requirements are met.

EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION: Provides appropriate infrastructure to support continued excellence in education at the student, resident, and fellow level. Develop and implement initiatives targeted to meet institution/department goals for graduation, board pass rate, and recruitment of graduates from LCME accredited medical schools. Maintain membership in various steering committees throughout the enterprise that encompasses all aspects of the Systems mission.

OTHER: Perform all other duties as assigned.

Graduated from accredited college or university with an Advanced Graduate degree with a minimum of 5 years of clinical, administrative, or business experience.

Master's degree in Business or Finance, along with seven years of experience as a senior level financial manager. Experience in management of accounts receivable, financial planning, personnel management, hardware and software requirements planning, and capital budgeting. Experience in management of a clinical laboratory.

KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.

ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of the standard business hours may be required)

Pay Band: B19

Salary Minimum: $144,800/annually

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Augusta University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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