Staff Assistant, Pathology/Laboratory Services
About The Position
Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors. Bargaining Unit: UUP Job Summary: The Department of Clinical Laboratories at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Staff Assistant 2, Pathology/Laboratory Services. The successful candidate will: Process and handle specimens in Central Receiving Area, including logging and tracking of specimens in Laboratory Information Systems. Provide ancillary support for the operation of the Anatomic Pathology Division of Laboratories. Coordinate and manage the receipt and distribution of daily mail and other records among the laboratory sections. Participate in departmental and hospital requirements of quality management, quality control, patient safety, continuing education and other aspects, as needed. Ensure the recording, maintenance and retrieval of records in compliance with hospital and departmental policies Demonstrate flexibility as the duties and responsibilities are not limited to the above description.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Prior administrative and/or laboratory work experience with strong computer skills, e.g. Microsoft Office Suite with Word and Excel required.
- Or, a satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training to the above.
Nice To Haves
- Associate Degree or equivalent experience in a hospital and/or laboratory setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Process and handle specimens in Central Receiving Area, including logging and tracking of specimens in Laboratory Information Systems.
- Provide ancillary support for the operation of the Anatomic Pathology Division of Laboratories.
- Coordinate and manage the receipt and distribution of daily mail and other records among the laboratory sections.
- Participate in departmental and hospital requirements of quality management, quality control, patient safety, continuing education and other aspects, as needed.
- Ensure the recording, maintenance and retrieval of records in compliance with hospital and departmental policies
- Demonstrate flexibility as the duties and responsibilities are not limited to the above description.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
