Job detail

Staff Assistant, Pathology/Laboratory Services

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

#Administrative Support #Tracking #Quality Control #Patient Safety #Microsoft Office Suite #Mail Distribution #Continuing Education #Specimen Handling

Quick overview

The Staff Assistant will be responsible for processing and tracking specimens in the Central Receiving Area using Laboratory Information Systems and providing ancillary support for the Anatomic Pathology Division. This role also involves coordinating mail and records distribution, and participating in quality management and safety initiatives.

Requirements summary

A High School Diploma or equivalent is required, along with prior administrative and/or laboratory work experience demonstrating strong computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel). An Associate Degree or equivalent experience in a hospital or laboratory setting is preferred.

high schoolQuality ControlRecord KeepingComputer SkillsPatient SafetyMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordSpecimen ProcessingQuality ManagementLaboratory Information SystemsAnatomic Pathology

Job description

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

Bargaining Unit

UUP

Job Summary

The Department of Clinical Laboratories at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Staff Assistant 2, Pathology/Laboratory Services. The successful candidate will:
Process and handle specimens in Central Receiving Area, including logging and tracking of specimens in Laboratory Information Systems.
Provide ancillary support for the operation of the Anatomic Pathology Division of Laboratories.
Coordinate and manage the receipt and distribution of daily mail and other records among the laboratory sections.
Participate in departmental and hospital requirements of quality management, quality control, patient safety, continuing education and other aspects, as needed.
Ensure the recording, maintenance and retrieval of records in compliance with hospital and departmental policies
Demonstrate flexibility as the duties and responsibilities are not limited to the above description.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Prior administrative and/or laboratory work experience with strong computer skills, e.g. Microsoft Office Suite with Word and Excel required.
Or, a satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training to the above.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree or equivalent experience in a hospital and/or laboratory setting preferred.

Work Schedule: Variable Days; Variable Hours (Full-Time)

Salary Grade/Rank

SL-1

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Executive Order

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov [info@goer.ny.gov].

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu [ada@downstate.edu]