Secretary Pathology, Per Diem

Cape Cod Healthcare • Hyannis, MA

67d

About The Position

The position involves operating a computer system for various functions including maintenance and troubleshooting. The individual will assist in processing patient tissue specimens, admitting patients, and accessioning specimen data. Responsibilities also include transcribing dictation on specimens, preparing specimens for shipment to various sites, and performing secretarial and receptionist services for the Laboratory Department. This includes typing, computer operations, scanning, faxing, and answering telephones while providing excellent customer service. The role requires maintaining harmonious relations with colleagues and patients, ensuring cleanliness in work areas, and adhering to departmental and hospital policies. Additional duties may be assigned as needed, with a focus on providing service excellence that reflects the hospital's commitment to compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, and service.

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.
• Performs other work related duties and activities as assigned or requested.
• Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.

What This Job Offers

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