Anatomic Pathology Process Technician, Winston Salem, Evenings
About The Position
Facilitates the accessioning and preparation of inpatient, outpatient and outreach anatomic pathology specimens in a timely manner, by entering patient data and physician order information into various systems. Provides excellent customer service to achieve maximum customer satisfaction. Facilitation of this process includes transporting specimens to various lab departments in accordance with QA and department policies and procedures. Prioritizes registrations in the order of the patient's acuity level that is determined by the clinical staff where appropriate. Develops and maintains knowledge and skills to identify insurance plans correctly and updates the patient information and the insurance database where appropriate. Ensures completeness and accuracy of registration data by reviewing the patient and order information prior to ordering in the various LIS systems. Recognizes and follows up on incomplete or inconsistent registration information and contacts Client Services to obtain the needed information where appropriate. Follows proper safety and identification procedures when dealing with patients and/or specimens under any circumstance or environment by properly identifying patients prior to placing orders, labeling specimens correctly and notifying coworkers and involved lab sections when misidentifications are encountered.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Superb interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrates technical skills.
- Evidence of sensitivity to customer service.
- Strong initiative and ability to work independently.
- Flexibility and calmness in stress situations.
- Superior skills in problem analysis, problem solving, and structured thinking.
- Well organized.
- Capable of critical thinking, reasoning, deduction, and inference while displaying the ability to draw accurate conclusions.
Nice To Haves
- Lab tech or equivalent related clinical experience with two years anatomic pathology experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Facilitates the accessioning and preparation of inpatient, outpatient and outreach anatomic pathology specimens in a timely manner, by entering patient data and physician order information into various systems.
- Provides excellent customer service to achieve maximum customer satisfaction.
- Facilitation of this process includes transporting specimens to various lab departments in accordance with QA and department policies and procedures.
- Prioritizes registrations in the order of the patient's acuity level that is determined by the clinical staff where appropriate.
- Develops and maintains knowledge and skills to identify insurance plans correctly and updates the patient information and the insurance database where appropriate.
- Ensures completeness and accuracy of registration data by reviewing the patient and order information prior to ordering in the various LIS systems.
- Recognizes and follows up on incomplete or inconsistent registration information and contacts Client Services to obtain the needed information where appropriate.
- Follows proper safety and identification procedures when dealing with patients and/or specimens under any circumstance or environment by properly identifying patients prior to placing orders, labeling specimens correctly and notifying coworkers and involved lab sections when misidentifications are encountered.
Benefits
- Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
