Director of Oral Pathology Laboratory, Advanced Clinical Services

Director of Oral Pathology Laboratory, Advanced Clinical Services Western University of Health Sciences - 4.2 Pomona, CA Job Details Full-time $180,000 - $195,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Retirement plan Qualifications Writing skills Dental License Pathology Doctor of Dentistry Full Job Description This is a College of Dental Medicine Full-Time Administrative position within Western University of Health Sciences and is offered in conjunction with a faculty appointment. Together, the administrative role of Director of Oral Pathology Laboratory, Advanced Clinical Services ( PCN A02117) and the faculty role ( PCN 999124) comprise a full-time position (1.0 FTE ). The salary range listed in this posting represents the total compensation for the combined Administrative and Faculty responsibilities. Please refer to the corresponding job posting under our Faculty jobs section for details on the additional assignment. The CDM Director of Oral Pathology Laboratory Director (DOPL) primary responsibilities include planning, organizing, and directing the overall operation of the CDM Oral Pathology Laboratory (OP Lab). The OP Lab delivers high-quality oral pathology diagnostic services that are crucial to outstanding patient care. The OPLD ensure that services are of the best quality, are cost contained and are carried out in an expeditious manner. Additionally, the OPLD participates in CQI activities and maintains efficient and effective operations in compliance with all state, federal, and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols. To provide advanced clinical services related to the Oral Pathology laboratory. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Individuals must possess these skills, abilities and knowledge or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Knowledge:

Recognized knowledge and experience in area of expertise.

Skills:

Ability to interact in an effective and positive manner with individuals of diverse backgrounds, including administration, faculty, students, staff, and outside contacts.

Abilities:

Ability to effectively conduct detail-oriented assignments and maintain confidentiality. Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities in an academic environment. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups, both in writing and orally. Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism. Required Qualifications Any combination of education, training or experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job.

Education:

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD). Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology from a CODA-accredited Advanced Education Program.

Experience:

Minimum of four years of training and full-time experience advanced training in an oral pathology program approved by the American Dental Association (ADA) Committee on Accreditation Dental and Dental Auxiliary Education Programs in an education institution. 2. 4 years of full-time experience in oral pathology in the subspecialty of oral pathology within the specialty or pathology or other specialty or subspecialty specified by regulation.

Licenses & Certifications:

Current dental license in California. Current oral pathology laboratory director license in California. Certified in oral pathology by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology with current Diplomate status.

Preferred Qualifications Experience:

3 or more years of experience managing staff. Knowledge of finances related to managing an OP Lab.

Essential Job Duties Key Responsibilities Consultation:

Provide consultations about the significance of clinical laboratory results for purposes of diagnosis and possible treatment, as appropriate (or ensure that such consultations are provided by a pathologist or other qualified physician or dentist). Interpret, correlate, and communicate laboratory to clinicians, patients, and other authorized requestors (or ensure that functions are carried out by a pathologists or other qualified physician or dentist).

Key Responsibilities Anatomic Pathology:

Perform anatomic pathology (i.e., oral pathology) procedures, or ensure anatomic pathology services are provided by a qualified pathologist.

Key Responsibilities Standards of Performance:

Define, implement, and monitor standards of performance in quality control processes, quality improvement, and cost effectiveness of the pathology and clinical laboratory services. Key Responsibilities Proficiency testing (alternative assessment program): Ensure that the proficiency testing (PT) system or alternative assessment program covers the extent and complexity of the testing performed in the laboratory and develops a mechanism for determining the reliability of tests non-regulated analytes. Ensure that test methods and procedures are scientifically valid and clinically relevant. Key Responsibilities Monitoring and correlation of laboratory data: Monitor all work performed by the laboratory to determine that timely and medically reliable data are being generated and appropriately reported, correlate laboratory data for diagnosis and patient management.

Key Responsibilities Quality Management:

Assume responsibility for implementation of the quality management plan. The director and professional laboratory personnel may participate as members of the quality improvement committees of the institution, if applicable. Select reference laboratories based on quality service and monitor the performance of such laboratories. Perform weekly chart audits to ensure all codes, notes, forms, and documents are entered into the electronic health record and approved if needed.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning:

Perform planning for setting goals and developing and allocating resources appropriate to the medical and dental environment. Oversee the development of WesternU Health Oral Pathology Laboratory's plans and programs in evaluation of long-range planning and regulatory action on operational performance.

Key Responsibilities Administration and Management:

Provide effective and efficient administration of the oral pathology laboratory service, including budget planning and control with responsible financial management, in accordance with regulatory requirements and institutional assignment of such responsibilities. Ensure all information is entered into the electronic health record in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities Education:

Provide educational programs for the medical, dental, and laboratory and clinical staff and participate in educational programs of the institution as required.

Key Responsibilities Research and Development:

Plan and direct research and development appropriate to the facility and focused upon the clinical needs of the facility. Key Responsibilities Other duties as assigned: This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties for this position. The College of Dental Medicine reserves the right to add or change duties at any time. Posting Details Continued Work Schedule Usual hours are Monday-Friday 8 AM to 5 PM with the possibility of hours outside of this timeframe when necessary to perform the duties of the position. Some evenings, weekends and holidays may be included. May require travel to CDM clinical location which include but are not limited to Pomona, El Monte, Chino Hills, and Rancho Mirage. Working at WesternU We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable. We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally, Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success. Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment. Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community. As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences. WesternU's core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people! Expected Pay Scale Minimum $180,000.00 Annually Maximum $195,000.00 Annually Physical Demands Physical Demands Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes If yes, list maximum weight and duration The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to operate a PC in the performance of job duties and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus. Describe Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties of this position are normally performed in a typical dental clinic/laboratory setting. The noise level in this setting is usually moderate due to the proximity of the dental equipment and office machines. Posting Information Posting Number A01014 Posting Date 05/13/2026 Close Date 05/13/2027 Open Until Filled Yes Conditions of Employment - Background Check To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information. Non-completion of the background check to satisfaction may impact the ongoing employment of a current Western University of Health Sciences employee who received a conditional offer for the position. Pay Transparency Act Pay Transparency Act- Western University of Health Sciences is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers various factors in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The Expected Pay Scale is defined as the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity and relevant qualifications. Equal Opportunity Statement (EEO) It is the policy of Western University to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment as required by law without regard to age, race, color, national origin ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, sex or gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, disability (both physical and mental) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), pregnancy (which includes childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), age, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other applicable protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within WesternU including without limitation, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoffs, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. WesternU makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits, and business needs at the time. Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents Letter of Recommendation #1 Letter of Recommendation #2 Letter of Recommendation #3 Additional Applicant Document Required License/Certification