What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pathology Transcriptionist position at AID?
Position Summary: The Pathology Transcriptionist will provide administrative help to the Pathologist as it relates to specimens and slides.
Essential Functions Summary:
- Transcribe dictation and input diagnoses into path reports
- Code reports with appropriate CPT/ICD10 data
- Troubleshooting and resolve inquiries from both outside and inside clients
- Send cases out for consultation, immunohistochemical stains, genetic testing, etc. as requested by pathologist, inside clinician or outside clinician
- Input patient specimen requisitions
- Prepare specimens for grossing
- Reconcile CPA and courier bills
- Retrieve slides/blocks as needed for grand rounds and other conferences
- Coordinate specimen pick-ups with courier
- Communication with outside clients
- Keeping accurate records per CAP requirements
- Accessioning specimens
