Pathology Coordinator

Job Title: Pathology Coordinator

Department: Executive Secretaries Department

Location: Bakersfield

Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Practice Manager

Yosemite Pathology (YP) is a private independent pathologist owned and operated surgical pathology and cytology laboratory based in Modesto, CA. YP provides comprehensive state of the art, reliable, and accurate diagnostic services to its physicians and major area hospitals in the Alameda, Amador, Calaveras, Contra Costa, Kern, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Solano, Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties.

YP offers a full spectrum of tissue pathology, cytology and histology services, including examination of gynecologic specimens, body fluids and fine needle aspiration specimens. We also offer an extensive array of special stains and immunohistochemistry to assist in the management of oncologic and non-oncologic diseases. The laboratory is supported by highly qualified Histotechnologist, Cytotechnologist, Technicians and office staff who offer excellent service.

Summary/Objective

The Pathology Coordinator is responsible for handling day-to-day administrative tasks relating to pathology cases, including preparing cases for pathologists and sending cases to Reference Laboratories as needed. This includes maintaining, logging and organizing specimen and block send-outs, as well as communicating with pathologists, clients, and reference laboratories as needed to ensure proper and timely patient care.

Essential Functions

• Print and sort pathology reports to be delivered to clients by courier; regularly communicate with internal team and document changes to clients' report delivery preferences.
• Review and complete verification requests for cases daily.
• Assist Pathologists with addendums, Tumor Board cases, and ordering additional testing with vendors
• Responsible for requesting and obtaining specimen slides and blocks for send-out
• Record and log all details of specimen send-out in various areas
• Complete all necessary correspondence to client and send-out facility
• Research insurance authorization as needed
• Coordinate with pathologists for slide/block selection and any additional information as needed
• Prepare and package items for send-out, and track packages to ensure proper delivery
• Scan and files reports in systems, log and appropriately communicate all details of receipt of reports and materials from send-out facilities

Job Requirements and Skills

• High school diploma required
• 2-3 years of experience in a laboratory or healthcare setting
• Proven office experience and computer skills
• Experience with Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify discrepancies
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to prepare reports and interact with staff and management
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment

Compensation and Benefits:

• The compensation range is $45,000 - $52,000 annually (non-exempt) paid semi-monthly on an eight (8) hour per day, forty (40) hour per week. Final salary offer subject to multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise, geographic location of the role, and current market data.
• 401(k) includes an employer match up to 4%
• Robust health plans including dental, vision, life, and mental health support.
• Offer generous annual vacation and sick time
• 10 paid holidays
• Annual scrub allowance for Lab roles

Work Environment

This position operates in an office environment and involves frequent time spent at a desk using a computer. This position works individually, as well as with peers and supervisors frequently.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.