Medical File Clerk

Job Description:

• Hours/Shift/Days: Monday - Friday, 9Am to 5 PM
• Expected length: 12 months, possibility of permanent placement
• Location: New York, NY

Slide File Clerk

• In the Department of Pathology, we are a collaborative team passionate about one goal: delivering the proper scientific diagnosis in the most expert manner.
• We are looking for a Slide File Clerk to join us in the critical work we are doing.
• We consist of disease-specific pathologists, molecular diagnosticians, and researchers with expertise in a range of solid tumor types as well as hematopathology.
• Our pathologists collaborate with other MSK specialists to customize each patient's treatment based on their individual diagnosis.
• Molecular pathology and precision medicine are increasingly vital components of the work we do.
• In addition to clinical testing, we are actively involved in institutionally sponsored clinical trials as well as clinical test development to ensure that MSK patients receive results from available advanced technologies.

You Will:

• File/retrieve microscopic slide and paraffin blocks correctly and maintain them in an organized manner
• Ensure that materials are filed chronologically by year and accession number
• Perform proper identification to ensure materials retrieved match the forms submitted
• Maintain accurate and complete records
• Delivers requests in a timely manner and provides updates to the requestor as needed

You Are:

• Articulate and able to deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner
• Able to work effectively in an energizing environment, prioritize multiple tasks, and respond to changing priorities
• Capable of performing tasks with a high degree of accuracy and setting priorities to see projects through completion
• Passionate about cancer research and patient care

You Have:

• 1-2 years of experience in a health care setting
• Strong Data Management Skills
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail