Assistant Pathology

Tenet • Detroit, MI

2d

About The Position

Under direct supervision and following established procedures, performs duties necessary to assist with Fine Needle Aspiration services. This includes the handling of pathological materials, slides, staining, and solutions. Provides diversified administrative secretarial support, exercising independent judgment to maximize office efficiency and accuracy of schedules, logs, meetings, calendars, and communications. Screens telephone calls and visitors, resolves issues, and composes correspondence as necessary. Supports the Pathology leaders with interaction laboratory staff members, DMC management, and physicians regarding departmental policies, procedures, practices, and general information. Assistant with required pathology related paperwork. Oversees supplies, ensuring adequate level is maintained and ordering additional supplies when necessary. Interacts with other departments to arrange for ancillary testing, completing necessary billing and maintaining proper protocol for the separation of specimens. Duties also include but are not limited to\: answering telephone, assisting with pathology material archival needs; assisting laboratories across campus with needs and assisting Laboratory Assistants and other Laboratory staff members with certain duties.

Maintain the Pathology offices, supplies and equipment.

Responsible for office and lab supplies in Pathology, ensuring all are in good working order and available as needed.

Safely work with numerous high-risk biologic and chemical hazards.

Responsible for cleaning Pathology workspaces, including all instruments and trays, washing tables and benches, and ensuring the work area is safely managed at all times.

Follow all hospital and laboratory policies and procedures regarding security, safety, quality, documentation, and privacy needs.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Two to three years of progressively more responsible experience in pathology is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Fine Needle Aspiration services, including handling pathological materials, slides, staining, and solutions.
• Provide administrative secretarial support, managing schedules, logs, meetings, calendars, and communications.
• Screen telephone calls and visitors, resolve issues, and compose correspondence.
• Support Pathology leaders with interaction laboratory staff members, DMC management, and physicians.
• Assist with pathology related paperwork.
• Oversee and maintain adequate levels of supplies, ordering additional supplies when necessary.
• Interact with other departments to arrange for ancillary testing, completing necessary billing and maintaining proper protocol for the separation of specimens.
• Answer telephone and assist with pathology material archival needs.
• Assist laboratories across campus with needs and assist Laboratory Assistants and other Laboratory staff members with certain duties.
• Maintain the Pathology offices, supplies and equipment.
• Ensure office and lab supplies in Pathology are in good working order and available as needed.
• Safely work with numerous high-risk biologic and chemical hazards.
• Clean Pathology workspaces, including all instruments and trays, washing tables and benches, and ensuring the work area is safely managed at all times.
• Follow all hospital and laboratory policies and procedures regarding security, safety, quality, documentation, and privacy needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees