Anatomic Pathology Office Support Specialist

Firsthealth • Pinehurst, NC

106d

About The Position

The Anatomic Pathology Office Support Specialist is responsible for transcription services and office functions associated with the Pathology section. This role involves coordinating and performing routine and complex tasks using acquired skills in office management, transcription, and computer management to facilitate the report, distribution, and management of pathology data for use in the treatment of disease, continuation of patient care, and billing. The specialist will also perform specimen processing to various send-out reference labs and incorporate results into pathology reports upon completion.

Requirements

• A high school diploma.
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• Typing skills.
• Computer skills.
• Previous experience in all areas of pathology lab office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs routine and complex tasks using acquired skills of the principles of office, transcription, and computer management.
• Facilitates the report, distribution, and management of pathology data for use in the treatment of disease, continuation of patient care, and billing.
• Performs specimen processing to various send-out reference labs and incorporates results into pathology reports upon completion.
• Dispatches pathology staff for various procedures.
• Handles effective communication for telephone inquiries, requesting pathology materials, and contacting physician offices for various requests and clarifications.
• Communicates with reference laboratories, other departments, and other medical facilities.
• Maintains inventory for various reference labs, shipping containers, and shipping materials.
• Maintains schedules for pathologists at various locations.
• Prints and maintains OR schedule and cytology procedure schedule for pathologists.
• Maintains slides and blocks per CAP requirements and send-out policy.
• Prepares departmental tumor boards, legal cases, and autopsy documentation.
• Provides backup support for additional departmental needs including other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED