Pathologist Assistant

Performs activities to track specimens and test requests and results including, but not limited to, accessioning, resolving specimen problems and requests, printing reports, and answering telephone inquiries.

Job Responsibility

1.    Processes and delivers specimens to appropriate departments using the Review Order Function on the Laboratory Information System.

2.    Answers telephones to resolve inquiries and problems, provide results, test information, and redirects calls to proper department.

3.    Prepares daily statistical and administrative reports, handles outgoing patient reports, documents, and files reference laboratory records.

4.    Handles mail including, but not limited to, addressing envelopes and delivering mail to mailroom.

5.    Processes 24-hour urine collection by measuring volume, ordering tests, making sure proper amount of urine is in the test tube and sending tubes to proper departments.

6.    Provides coverage in the absence of the Phlebotomist/clerk on the evening/night shifts.

7.    Monitors and orders Inventory computer paper and labels.

8.    Cleans work area including spills, as needed.

9.    Assists in calling microfiche, daily comprehensive master log, Free Text and Delete logs, Billing Report, etc.

10.    Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High school diploma or GED, required.

• Experience including general office practices and computer applications, preferred.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e. g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).