Surgical Pathology Clinical Support Specialist (Open Rank – Medical Record Tech I-II)

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

147d • $37,944 - $61,934 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Pathology is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) Surgical Pathology Clinical Support Specialist at the rank of Medical Record Technician I or II. This position supports clinical activities of the Surgical Pathology Laboratory within UCHealth hospital and is NOT involved in research. The Surgical Pathology lab examines tissue removed from living patients during surgery in diagnosing a disease and determining a treatment plan.

Requirements

• Medical Records Tech I: A combination of related education, certification, and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to one (1) year
• Medical Records Tech II: A combination of related education, certification, and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to two (2) years

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree
• Documented administrative experience in a health care / clinical diagnostics lab.
• Experience calculating lab results and data using math and analytical skills.
• Experience using MS Word and Excel. Preferred experience will include developing reports, spreadsheets, and databases using the mentioned software programs.
• Experience entering data into an electronic system.
• Experience purchasing and maintaining lab supplies

Responsibilities

• Perform required training on and demonstrates proficiency with multiple laboratory information systems
• Perform referred specimen accessioning for the laboratory, which includes positively identifying the patient and patient material, documentation and tracking of slides and blocks in the laboratory information system, labeling slides and blocks, typing appropriate information in the laboratory information system, and scanning necessary paperwork into the laboratory information system.
• Distribute the referred specimens to the appropriate pathologist.
• Procure pathology materials from outside institutions based on clinical orders for testing, including, but not limited to faxing requests and performing phone follow-up for timely receipt of specimens
• Procure pathology materials from internal archives, using proper laboratory procedures for documentation
• Process a variety of requests by pathologists to send out pathology specimen material to internal and external laboratories and other sites, which includes positively identifying patient material, documenting and tracking of slides and blocks, obtaining correct documentation and consent, and packaging the patient material and associated documentation
• Prepare patient material for a variety of regularly scheduled clinical conferences and deliver the material to the appropriate pathologist
• Preparation includes communication with extra departmental clinic coordinators and their staff, identifying patients, obtaining the correct patient slides, and printing
• Perform detailed manual entry of some laboratory results into reports for pathologist review
• Accurately retrieve medical records and other medical information
• Accurately file medical documentation and pathology materials
• Phone, email, fax, or face-to-face interaction to respond to queries regarding new testing, in progress testing, or previously performed testing, from both patients, their agents, and healthcare providers

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10.25% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed