Overview

Pathology Assistant - Roanoke, VA - Monday - Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM

The position is primarily responsible for resolving issues in regards to testing and reporting of Histology and Cytology specimens. 

Responsibilities

• Communicate with and educate clients in order to expedite patient results 
• Resolve problematic Histology and Cytology cases 
• Pull and monitor worklists and pending lists 
• Locate missing patient samples 
• Enter TIQ problems into the LIS 
• Provide priority handling of patient samples with limited stability and problems impacting their processing 
• Research, investigate and resolve incoming client faxes/phone calls 
• Provide necessary notification to external and internal clients of any problems or resolutions affecting patient test results 
• Resolve and process Name Mismatches and provide proper notification to clients along with follow-up documentation for reporting purposes 
• Demonstrate and convey an understanding of the compliance policies relating to test ordering, test reporting, add-on tests, TNP’s, reflex tests and custom panels. This will require the ability to research test ordering information 
• Demonstrate proficiency and understanding of all job duties and SOPs related to problem resolution 
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience:

3 years experience in AP Support environment 

Preferred Work Experience:

N/A

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual tools and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity 

Knowledge:

Functional knowledge of medical terminology 

Skills:

• PC skills, including working knowledge of MS Office 
• Strong Data Entry skills 
• Excellent clerical, organizational, phone and communication skills 
• Strong problems solving skills 

EDUCATION High School Diploma or Equivalent(Required)LICENSECERTIFICATIONS

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EEO

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