Sonic Healthcare USA·Waipahu, Hawaii
This role involves providing comprehensive administrative support to pathologists, including managing communications, processing correspondence, and ensuring the accurate review and timely distribution of pathology reports. Key duties also include maintaining filing systems, tracking departmental statistics, scheduling meetings, and managing laboratory information system data entry for billing and reporting.
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You are a superhero when it comes to administrative support for pathologists. You have problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the drive to keep things running smoothly. You’re also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career.
Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and well-being of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions.
Location: Aiea, HI
Monday - Friday
Hours: Day shift may vary
$21.31 to $23.48 D.O.E.
Performs administrative support such as answering phone calls and requests from physicians, clients, and patients; processes correspondence and files and distributes mail as required.
Reviews and corrects information on pathology reports for demographics, micros, and grosses, and ensures timely report distribution.
Reviews reference lab invoices/services rendered.
Assists pathologists in arranging the review of slides for outside consultations, internal reviews, tumor boards, patient’s families, etc.
Saves/uploads final pathology reports and corrects final report data in a laboratory information system.
Creates and maintains a filing system of pathology reports, SATC reports, correspondence, etc.
Tracks stats: frozen sections, uterus weights, consultations, breast QA stats, etc.
Schedules meetings and travel arrangements for pathologists.
Checks inventory and orders Pathology Dept. supplies as needed.
Develops and maintains an understanding of laboratory information system functions.
Transcribes in the laboratory information system as required.
Files slides as necessary.
Enters demographics and coding for billing.
Adheres to confidentiality, safety, compliance, and legal requirements.
Maintain consistent and reliable attendance and comply with company guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.
A minimum one year of previous medical reception experience is required.
Knowledge of medical terminology and body systems preferred.
Ability to professionally interact with patients, physicians, clients, and Company visitors.
Previous computer and phone experience preferred.
High school diploma or GED required.
This role will provide routine access to protected health information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards, maintain strict confidentiality, and abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. They are expected only to access PHI when required to fulfill job duties.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Company: Pan Pacific Pathologists, LLC
In 2008, Clinical Labs of Hawaii became a member of Sonic Healthcare Ltd [https://www.sonichealthcare.com/]. Sonic is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Since its establishment in 1987, Sonic Healthcare has become the world’s third-largest pathology/laboratory medicine company, operating in eight countries. Sonic’s success stems from the belief that a global culture of Medical Leadership leads to the delivery of outstanding medical services.
Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Candidates must possess a minimum of one year of previous medical reception experience and a high school diploma or GED. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of medical terminology and body systems, along with prior computer and phone experience.
Market context
In Hawaii, pathology secretary openings are often tied to steady healthcare operations and can draw interest from candidates with front-desk medical experience. This role is competitive because employers typically look for a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of medical reception experience, and familiarity with medical terminology, computers, and phones. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight reception workflow and patient-facing communication.