Administrative Assistant - Pathology

Trinity Health • Ann Arbor, MI

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About The Position

The Administrative Assistant in the Anatomic Pathology department performs clerical and administrative duties, including producing pathology reports and correspondence, communicating with Trinity Health Ministries and outside institutions, and supporting continuity of patient care through send-out testing, additional testing, and outside consultations. The role also obtains and prepares pathology materials for consultants, tumor boards, legal matters, and patient or physician requests. Under the general supervision of the assigned Section Manager, the assistant provides ongoing support to pathologists, laboratory administrators, and the Anatomic Pathology manager, and performs other pathology office duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of medical and pathology terminology.
• Two to three years of progressively responsible secretarial or clerical work experience in a healthcare environment.

Nice To Haves

• Two to three years of pathology transcription experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce pathology materials for consultants, tumor boards, legal matters, and patient or physician requests.
• Maintain records and logs related to requests, including records and materials for future send-outs.
• Handle legal requests and maintain associated logs and materials.
• Manage correspondence and communications, including telephone calls, paging setup, email assistance, and incoming reports and consultations; screen items for routine handling or special attention.
• Coordinate assigned pathologist events, including tumor boards, meetings, and conferences; schedule events, prepare agendas, provide pathology materials, and complete follow-up activities.
• Communicate with pathology office staff, patients and clients, pathologists, laboratory administrators, Trinity Health Ministries, and outside institutions.
• Support continuity of patient care through send-out testing, additional testing, and outside consultations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED