Pathology Reporting Specialist - Hemepath Reportng

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hemepath Support Team is a processing center responsible for lymphoid or bone marrow cases and is the hub for all cases coming into the Hemepath Department. This role offers a challenging and varied day with the support of pathologists and other allied healthcare providers within the lab and practice of Mayo Clinic. The Pathology Reporting Specialist ensures the accuracy and completeness of documents, tests, and patient case reports, allowing pathologists to focus on patient care.

Requirements

• Five years of secretarial experience, OR Associate degree or completion of a formal medical secretary and/or transcriptionist program and three years of experience in healthcare related operational functions (i.e., hospital services, medical administrative assistant, desk or appointment functions), OR Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant lab experience.
• Experience working with computer software applications including word processing, spreadsheet, database and electronic calendaring/scheduling systems, and web applications.
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and work collaboratively and professionally with a variety of work areas.
• Ability to work cooperatively with peers in a shared work environment.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Must possess a high-level skill in organization, clerical aptitude, attention to detail.
• Good decision-making and judgment.
• Ability to prioritize work and follow through independently, support a variety of consultants along with multiple specialties, and handle an assortment of tasks.
• Highly organized, efficient, and multifunctional with ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• High-level of skill in application of grammar, punctuation, and English usage.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and interpersonal relations.
• Ability to understand diverse accents and speech variations.
• Must exhibit high motivation to start and complete tasks independently and in a timely manner.
• Commitment to quality and excellence in service.

Responsibilities

• Transcribing pathology reports as well as research and administrative documents.
• Coordinating patient case correspondence/materials.
• Ordering tests and stains for cases.
• Answering telephones and providing related follow-through.
• Participating in process improvement which includes data collection, coordinating case conference materials, and maintaining consultant calendars.
• Following operating procedures along with reviewing and ensuring accuracy of those procedures.
• Serving as a resource and mentor to others by training, educating, and mentoring both new and existing members of the work unit.
• Trouble shooting and resolving problems.
• Demonstrating initiative, proficiency, and good judgment to optimize the use of consultants and other allied healthcare providers' time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree