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We're a Little Different
Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.
At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”
Overview:
The Medical Director Lab Services will be the physician leader responsible for driving clinical lab initiatives of the Mercy laboratory service line and its related programs and services. The focus and expected outcome of these activities is to deliver the highest quality of care and service in the most cost-effective manner. The XX/Lab Medical Affairs will be responsible for planning and implementing strategies and programs to achieve the institutions commitment to excel in the provision lab services to drive clinical excellence.
The Medical Director Lab Services is responsible for inspiring excellence and leading change, which includes but is not limited to: establishing and implementing clinical and operating lab standards; developing and implementing programs for patient care; ensuring ongoing provider education; developing provider relationships; providing professional consultations to local Medical Staff Executive Committees, CMO's, and other physician leaders.
Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Qualifications:
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Education: M.D. or D.O.
- Licensure: Current and clear medical licensure in State of Missouri, Arkansas or Oklahoma.
- Experience: The ideal candidate for this position will be a physician with solid laboratory clinical training and experience, management experience and a demonstrated commitment to excellence and quality patient care.
- Certification/Registration: A Medical Degree and board certification as Surgical or Clinical Pathologist.
- Other Skills and Knowledge: Remains abreast of internal and external factors impacting the healthcare environment through continuing education. Candidates should be articulate, skilled, and comfortable in front of groups, assertive and embrace a team management-consensus approach to decision making, while being able to make independent decisions when appropriate. Data driven with strong influencing skills and acumen to work with physicians, leaders, and peers to lead change and inspire excellence and consumer focused.
Preferred Qualifications
- Education: A demonstrated commitment to management such as an advanced management degree, continuing management education is desirable.
- Experience: At least five years of practice experience as a laboratory medical director and administrative background in an integrated healthcare system.
We Offer Great Benefits:
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!
We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
M.D. OR D.O. OR clinical pathologist OR lab
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