Histology Technician
About The Position
Hospital for Special Surgery is hiring a regular, full-time Histology Technician on the day shift. The posting lists one year of histotechnology experience as preferred. The position requires an associate degree in clinical laboratory technology or a related field and a New York State license as a Certified Clinical Laboratory Technician. A bachelor's degree in medical technology or a related science and ASCP certification are preferred. The description lists physical conditions including standing or sitting in one location, with possible stooping, climbing, or lifting materials or equipment weighing 10 pounds or less. The work is indoors, with frequent exposure to mild discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise. Listed hazards include exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, potentially infectious materials, electrical and radiant energy hazards, odorous chemicals, and specimens. The posting's accountabilities refer to managed-care contracts, physician enrollment and office support, payor issues, PHO meetings and phone-line coverage, tracking logs, attendance, punctuality, and adapting to changing assignments. These accountabilities are reproduced as listed in the job description.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Clinical Laboratory Technician or a related title; the posting also lists Associate's Medical Technology.
- New York State license as a Certified Clinical Laboratory Technician.
Nice To Haves
- One year of histotechnology experience.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or a related science; the posting also lists Bachelor's Medical Technology.
- ASCP certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist with negotiation of physician managed care contracts, analytics, and financial modeling.
- Coordinate physician enrollment in managed care plans.
- Ensure managed care companies comply with negotiated contracts.
- Follow up on and resolve payment issues with insurance payors.
- Serve as a liaison between physician offices and insurance payors.
- Schedule, coordinate, and document PHO-related meetings.
- Create and maintain tracking logs for insurance payor issues and accountability for closing out items.
- Oversee the PHO phone line, respond to inquiries, and assist with urgent physician office issues.
- Maintain a satisfactory attendance record and report punctually for duty.
- Adjust to changing situations and work assignments.
Benefits
- Additional benefits consistent with the role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
