Secretary Pathology, Per Diem

Cape Cod Healthcare • Plymouth, MA

67d

About The Position

The position involves operating a computer system for various functions including maintenance and troubleshooting, assisting in the processing of patient tissue specimens, and admitting patients while accessing specimen data. The role requires transcribing dictation on specimens and ensuring accuracy, as well as preparing specimens for shipment to intra-system sites, reference labs, and other institutions. This includes compiling necessary support documentation and arranging transportation. Additionally, the position entails performing secretarial and receptionist services for the Laboratory Department, which includes typing, computer operations, scanning, faxing, operating labeling devices, answering telephones, and routing messages, all while demonstrating positive customer service. The candidate must maintain harmonious relations with fellow employees, medical staff, patients, and guests, serving effectively as part of the Laboratory team. The role also requires maintaining cleanliness and organization in work areas for safety, as well as a thorough knowledge of departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Other work-related duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Associate's degree in Medical Secretarial Science or related field.
• Four years of recent (within the last 7 years) experience as a Medical Secretary or 2 years recent (within the last 3 years) experience as a Pathology Secretary.
• Typing skills of 60 words per minute as demonstrated by a timed test.
• Transcription skills as demonstrated by successful passage of transcription test.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Demonstration of effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Successful completion of a customer service class within 1 year of taking position.

Responsibilities

• Operates computer system in all assigned functions including maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Assists in the processing of patient tissue specimens.
• Admits patients and accessions specimen data.
• Transcribes dictation on specimens and reviews for accuracy.
• Prepares specimens for shipment to intra-system sites, reference labs and other institutions; compiles necessary support documentation; makes necessary arrangements for transportation.
• Performs secretarial and receptionist services for the Laboratory Department including typing, computer operations, scanning, faxing, operation of labeling devices, answering telephones and properly routing messages.
• Maintains harmonious and cooperative relations with fellow employees, medical staff, patients and guests.
• Maintains work benches, testing areas and other work areas in a clean, sanitary and free of clutter condition.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of departmental and Hospital policies and procedures as they pertain to the job.
• Performs other work related duties and activities as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees