Coordinator, Pathology Operations

Halton Healthcare•Oakville, ON

3h•CA$31 - CA$39•Onsite

About The Position

To provide secretarial, administrative and process assistance to Anatomical Pathology in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Responsible for the daily workload and tasks associated with the operation of the Pathology Office. Assistance to Pathologists as required. Liaise with Oncology for requested tests. General office duties including ordering of supplies, entering work orders etc. Referring-out slides and blocks for consultations. Maintains logs of send-outs and follows up on outstanding cases. Participates in the training and orientation of new staff. Acts as confidential secretary to the Pathologists and Manager as required. Generates statistical reports as required. Assists in the daily operation of the office by assuming responsibility for further delegated tasks. Maintains and updates skills as required. Participates in Halton Healthcare staff programs and meetings.

Requirements

2 year community college program (Graduate Medical Secretarial Program; Medical Transcription) or equivalent experience
Must be physically able to do the job
Satisfactory employment and attendance record
Required to use Meditech Expanse, dictating equipment, printers, phones
Previously demonstrated experience with computers and medical terminology required
Specific knowledge of pathology terminology an asset as extensive Surgical Pathology reporting is required

Nice To Haves

Specific knowledge of pathology terminology an asset as extensive Surgical Pathology reporting is required

Responsibilities

Provide secretarial, administrative and process assistance to Anatomical Pathology in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
Responsible for the daily workload and tasks associated with the operation of the Pathology Office.
Provide assistance to Pathologists as required.
Liaise with Oncology for requested tests.
Perform general office duties including ordering of supplies, entering work orders etc.
Refer out slides and blocks for consultations.
Maintain logs of send-outs and follow up on outstanding cases.
Participate in the training and orientation of new staff.
Act as confidential secretary to the Pathologists and Manager as required.
Generate statistical reports as required.
Assist in the daily operation of the office by assuming responsibility for further delegated tasks.
Maintain and update skills as required.
Participate in Halton Healthcare staff programs and meetings.