Laboratory Assistant-Pathology Ops

Southcoast Health System, Inc. • Dartmouth, MA

5d • $22 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Southcoast Health is hiring a Laboratory Assistant-Pathology Ops for its Pathology department in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Under the general supervision and direction of the Pathology Manager, and in coordination with the Medical and Administrative Director, the role performs basic pre-analytical technical and clerical duties in support of the Pathology Department. Duties include receiving patient slides and evaluating their integrity and acceptability; receptionist and clerical work; preparing documents, slides, and blocks for pathology consultations and send-out testing; receiving returned patient materials and distributing reports to Pathologists; updating patient records; preparing materials for tumor board meetings and retrieving materials from other organizations; distributing and filing slides; using the laboratory information system (LIS) and department logs; and ensuring specimens are accurately labeled. The position is 40 hours per week on a day shift, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Pathology location in Dartmouth, MA. The pay range is $22.16–$29.11 per hour, determined based on experience. A $2,500 new-hire sign-on bonus is offered; rehires whose employment ended more than one year ago are also eligible.

Requirements

• Successful completion of high school or equivalent.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Up to one year of related experience required; experience in specimen processing or an equivalent laboratory assistant role for at least six months is accepted.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or qualify for and sign a statement requesting exemption for medical or personal reasons.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Phlebotomy or as a Medical Assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic pre-analytical technical and clerical duties in support of the Pathology Department.
• Receive patient slides and assess their integrity and acceptability.
• Perform receptionist, clerical, and other related duties for the Pathology Department.
• Answer phones, assist with specimen-related questions and requests, and take accurate, concise messages.
• Prepare documents, slides, and blocks for pathology consultations and send-out testing.
• Receive returned patient materials, ensure reports are appropriately distributed to Pathologists, and update patient records.
• Prepare materials for tumor board meetings and retrieve materials from other organizations as needed.
• Distribute and file slides and perform other laboratory tasks.
• Use the LIS efficiently and effectively, entering data accurately.
• Interact with management, medical staff, and client physician offices.
• Ensure specimens are appropriately and accurately labeled.
• Enter specimen and patient information in the LIS or department logs.

Benefits

• $2,500 new-hire sign-on bonus; eligible rehires must have been terminated more than one year ago.
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous Earned Time Off package.
• Employee Wellbeing Program.
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance and Federal Loan Forgiveness programs.
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED