Pathology Coordinator
About The Position
Yosemite Pathology (YP) is a private independent pathologist owned and operated surgical pathology and cytology laboratory based in Modesto, CA. YP provides comprehensive state of the art, reliable, and accurate diagnostic services to its physicians and major area hospitals in the Alameda, Amador, Calaveras, Contra Costa, Kern, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Solano, Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties. YP offers a full spectrum of tissue pathology, cytology and histology services, including examination of gynecologic specimens, body fluids and fine needle aspiration specimens. We also offer an extensive array of special stains and immunohistochemistry to assist in the management of oncologic and non-oncologic diseases. The laboratory is supported by highly qualified Histotechnologist, Cytotechnologist, Technicians and office staff who offer excellent service. Summary/Objective The Pathology Coordinator is responsible for handling day-to-day administrative tasks relating to pathology cases, including preparing cases for pathologists and sending cases to Reference Laboratories as needed. This includes maintaining, logging and organizing specimen and block send-outs, as well as communicating with pathologists, clients, and reference laboratories as needed to ensure proper and timely patient care.
Requirements
- High school diploma required
- 2-3 years of experience in a laboratory or healthcare setting
- Proven office experience and computer skills
- Experience with Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify discrepancies
- Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to prepare reports and interact with staff and management
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
- Print and sort pathology reports to be delivered to clients by courier; regularly communicate with internal team and document changes to clients' report delivery preferences.
- Review and complete verification requests for cases daily.
- Assist Pathologists with addendums, Tumor Board cases, and ordering additional testing with vendors
- Responsible for requesting and obtaining specimen slides and blocks for send-out
- Record and log all details of specimen send-out in various areas
- Complete all necessary correspondence to client and send-out facility
- Research insurance authorization as needed
- Coordinate with pathologists for slide/block selection and any additional information as needed
- Prepare and package items for send-out, and track packages to ensure proper delivery
- Scan and files reports in systems, log and appropriately communicate all details of receipt of reports and materials from send-out facilities
- Maintains receipt logs for returned slides
- All Other duties or responsibilities as assigned or requested by the departmental supervisor
Benefits
- 401(k) includes an employer match up to 4%
- Robust health plans including dental, vision, life, and mental health support.
- Offer generous annual vacation and sick time
- 10 paid holidays
- Annual scrub allowance for Lab roles
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
