Pathology Secretary

Mosaic Life Care • St. Joseph, MO

4d • $17 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

This position plays a crucial role in supporting the Pathology Department by managing a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. Responsibilities include handling telephone inquiries for Pathologists, addressing customer questions, and ensuring excellent service while adhering to HIPAA standards. The role involves assisting with Histology and Cytology processes, ordering and preparing specimens for additional testing, and tracking referrals to other labs. The Pathology Secretary also manages electronic medical records, maintains pathology files, and supports Pathologists and Lab Management with correspondence, policies and meeting logistics. Additionally, the role includes processing legal requests, sorting mail, and maintaining office inventory. This position works under the supervision of the Laboratory Director and is employed by Mosaic Health System.

Requirements

• High school Diploma, GED or HiSET equivalent is required.
• Two years experience in medical terminology/transcription preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of coursework in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and disease processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handles telephone inquires for Pathologist, which includes requests for reports or order requests. Answering customer questions as necessary while offering excellent customer service. Communicates effectively with Physicians and caregivers while maintaining patient and staff confidentiality, following HIPAA Standards.
• Assists with Histology & Cytology process as necessary to complete patient reports in preparation for specimens sent out for additional testing.
• Assists with ordering additional testing and preparation of specimens for send-out at request of attending Pathologist or Physician for additional molecular testing. This includes checking the patient’s insurance for workflow appropriateness as well as delivering packaged material to distribution within established time frame. Prepares send out requests (pulling slides and preparing reports) for outside consultations as requested by the Physician and/or patient. Tracks Pathology specimens that are referred to other labs for timely completion.
• Maintains pathology files for reports, quality assurance, consultation, etc. Pulls slides & corresponding reports in preparation for respective Pathologist to discuss at breast/general conference and lung conference as requested.
• Schedules Pathology Department meetings and distributes appropriate agenda and meeting minutes. Attends the Pathology Department meetings and transcribes minutes.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees