Pathology Clerk II - Smyrna, GA

Anne Arundel Dermatology•Smyrna, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Anne Arundel Dermatology is hiring a Pathology Clerk II to support its laboratory team in Smyrna, Georgia. The position supports accurate specimen accessioning, patient and insurance data entry, pathology report management, and general administrative and clerical work for daily laboratory operations, including filing, record organization, and front office assistance. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The successful candidate is friendly, polite, tactful, and professional, communicates effectively with physicians and client offices, and remains mindful of patient confidentiality. The role requires attention to detail, dependability, initiative, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, detail-oriented laboratory environment. Anne Arundel Dermatology describes itself as a dermatology practice founded more than 50 years ago, with over 300 clinicians and more than 110 locations across seven states. The company highlights hands-on training, continuing education, and long-term internal career growth opportunities.

Requirements

Two or more years of typing or data-entry experience.
Ability to type at least 40 words per minute.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Professional communication and conduct, including maintaining patient confidentiality.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; perform moderate talking, bending, twisting, reaching, and balancing; use hands and fingers; handle paper and supplies; and lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
Ability to work in an environment with possible exposure to infectious organisms, chemicals, and sharp objects.

Nice To Haves

Experience transcribing medical-related documents.
At least one year of experience in a pathology laboratory.
Accuracy and attention to detail, dependability, initiative, ability to work independently, and professional communication with internal teams and client offices.

Responsibilities

Enter and maintain accurate patient demographic and insurance information in PathLogix.
Perform clerical and administrative duties, including filing, organizing records, and maintaining laboratory documentation.
Assist with front office and reception-related tasks to support daily laboratory operations.
Accession pathology specimens and ensure required documentation is complete and accurate.
Identify and resolve discrepancies in specimen, patient, or insurance information according to established procedures.
Verify accepted insurance information and coordinate specimen transfers when coverage requirements are not met.
Identify and appropriately route DIF specimens and other specialized pathology materials.
Retrieve prior and archived pathology reports and sort and distribute reports to appropriate client locations.
Communicate professionally with client offices by phone to verify information and troubleshoot specimen or documentation issues.
Maintain an organized work area and support accurate, efficient laboratory workflow.
Follow HIPAA, OSHA Standard Precautions, Chemical Hygiene, and applicable laboratory safety requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Manager or management.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective the first of the month after the start date.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Voluntary life insurance for the employee, spouse, and child.
Critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage.
Company-provided Basic Life/AD&D insurance.
Paid time off.
Paid holidays.
Retirement savings account.
Employee discount on cosmetic services and products.
Benefits are offered to employees working 30 or more hours per week.