Description

Associate Medical Director – Chantilly, VA (Onsite) 

M.D. Required

The Associate Medical Director is responsible, as assigned/delegated by the Laboratory Director/Regional Medical Director, for ensuring that the medical and operational quality of the clinical laboratory meets or exceeds customer/patient requirements. Additionally, it serves as a liaison between Esoteric Operations and related lines of business, including Clinical Franchises, Research & Development and Pharma Services.

Job Accountabilities

Scientific:

• Honors requests for consultations from clinicians about the appropriateness and interpretation of laboratory tests.
• Provides input for new research development in proper field(s) of expertise. Makes recommendations on tests to develop in collaboration with the clinical franchises and R&D departments.  
• Educational responsibilities- Provides educational programs for the medical and laboratory staff and takes part in educational programs of the Company.

Assume Clinical Consultant or Technical Supervisor responsibilities in Specialty as delegated by the “Laboratory Director Responsibilities” Policy:

• Collaborates in reviewing test method choice and validation.
• Collaborates in ensuring that the proficiency testing program is conducted on time, reviewed by proper staff, and approves of corrective action when a result is found to be unsatisfactory.
• Collaborates in monitoring quality control to ensure that acceptable levels of analytical performance are maintained for each test system.
• Collaborates in non-conformance management including corrective action and preventative action plans/procedures.
• Collaborates in Job Assignments and Authorization Matrix (JAAM) and annual Performance and Development Review (PDR) to ensure all personnel have proper training and have proven awareness of testing offerings.
• Collaborates in the review of Standard Operating Procedures for test systems.
• Collaborates in review of report format for appropriateness of clinical information communicated in areas of assigned expertise. Collaborates in review of interpretative reporting comments as needed.

Lab Management:

• Member of proper Subspecialty Team(s) as directed by the Laboratory Director. Attendance at regular Subspecialty Team meeting and other senior laboratory management staff meetings. Participates in all significant scientific, business and policy decisions affecting the clinical utility and quality of testing services.
• Interacts with Academic Associates in areas of assigned expertise to develop new strategies and testing methods.
• Interacts with both internal (Client Services, Lab Services, Sales and Marketing) and external clients to facilitate and foster increased transfer of information related to medicine and science at Quest Diagnostics, Nichols Institute. Works closely with Sales staff to provide appropriate medical scientific support as required.
• Attendance at National meetings in areas of assigned expertise to maintain/build knowledge and to provide representation for Quest Diagnostics, Nichols Institute.

Job Requirements

• All Pathologists/physicians should be prepared to demonstrate competence in their fields of practice. Board certification is required. A sub-specialty certification may be important.
• At least 2 years of experience supervising high complexity testing in an inpatient and/or outpatient laboratory setting. Progressive exposure to the fields of Laboratory Management, Administration, Finance, Medical Sociology, Marketing or Human Resources.
• Pathologists/physicians should exemplify professionalism consistent with Quest Diagnostics, Nichols Institute’s values, vision, mission and fundamental objectives.
• M.D. Licensure or eligibility to obtain license to practice in the state in which the laboratory resides.
• Board Certified and State licensure as required by Sub-Specialty or Specialty.
• NYSDOH requirements: As required in New York State Public Health Law, all individuals designated as laboratory directors or assistant directors at a clinical laboratory or blood bank holding or applying for a New York State clinical laboratory permit must hold a Certificate of Qualification in the required category(ies).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are critical.

Inquiries to:

Asysha.X.Hogan@QuestDiagnostics.com

Executive Talent Acquisition Partner – Physician Recruiting