Pathology Support Specialist for GI Pathology Lab in SW Portland

The Oregon Clinic • Portland, OR

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Join The Oregon Clinic as a full-time Pathology Support Specialist in our Gastroenterology West Pathology Lab in Southwest Portland. This role is phone-based and focuses on providing essential support to the pathology laboratory, ensuring accurate specimen handling, maintaining laboratory organization, and entering data into laboratory information systems. You will act as a liaison between clinical and lab staff, handle specimen requests for external testing, and perform daily in-clinic specimen processing. The Oregon Clinic is committed to delivering world-class care with kindness and empathy, and this role is crucial in ensuring patients receive the highest value care tailored to their needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in a healthcare lab setting required.
• Knowledge of correct procedures for the handling and disposing of specimens and bio-hazardous infectious waste.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, work independently, and effectively multitask.
• Excellent attendance and work ethic.
• Positive attitude and desire to be a team player.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with patients, physicians and other team members.
• A commitment to patient-focused care, privacy, and safety.

Nice To Haves

• Pathology Lab experience is a plus!
• Prior experience with EPIC/AP Beaker LIS is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for general laboratory functions and assisting with the overall delivery of patient care in the department.
• Provides essential support to the pathology laboratory by ensuring accurate specimen handling and maintaining laboratory organization.
• Maintains accurate records and enters data into laboratory information systems.
• Ensure proper storage and tracking of specimens throughout the testing process.
• Assist pathologists and laboratory staff with routine procedures and clerical matters.
• Maintains a comfortable, orderly, safe, and clean lab environment/equipment.
• Acts as liaison between clinical staff and lab staff for missing lab results and other departments to resolve specimen or documentation discrepancies.
• Sorts incoming faxes to distribute to pathologists as needed.
• Receives requests for materials to be sent to other institutions for further testing in a timely manner.
• Receives requests from pathologists to send tissues for additional testing.
• Receives materials back into the lab and documents accordingly.
• Distributes and files H&E slides.
• Files tissue blocks into storage after return.
• Makes Malignancy notifications.
• Performs daily in-clinic specimen processing and runs quarterly QC events and any CLIA waived testing as needed.
• Updating records as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee is 100% covered Medical, Dental, and Prescription Insurance
• Generous 401(k) plan
• Flexible Spending Account options
• Paid Time Off
• 9 paid holidays annually
• Robust wellness program
• Employee assistance services
• 70% of Tri-Met transit pass covered
• Employee discounts
• Optional benefits like Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

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