Pathology navigation

Requires

• Knowledge of slides and blocks handling and send out test requirements. Paper and electronic requisition requirements. Coordinates with Pathologists to obtain correct testing kit and reference lab. Electronically order reference testing, when applicable. Knowledge of packaging and shipping requirements. Maintains shipping company relationships. Manage incoming result reporting from reference laboratories. Document Pathology review of the results and communicate to ordering clinician. Assure results are posted to the patients Electronic Health Record (EHS). Scan reports into the patient record as applicable. 8. Manage all addendums and scans to incorporate to the final pathology report. 9. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of results to supervisory staff and assist in follow through to resolution and report. 10. Answer all incoming phone calls with proper etiquette and respond to the needs of the caller which may include: Respond to external clients requesting specimen material and patient medical information. Respond to (non-laboratory) internal physicians and physician extenders for results and/or changes to specimen processing status. Respond to (non-laboratory) internal requests for corrections to the pathology medical record. Respond to patients requests for preparation of specimen materials. Manage and screen incoming calls for the Pathologists. 11. Manage all incoming and outgoing FAX transmissions. 12. Incorporate MAH (Mount Auburn Hospital) standards of behavior and reflect the hospital mission statement in daily activities. 13. To understand and maintain compliance with the job description, performance expectations and all related hospital and laboratory policies and procedures. 14. Maintain adequate supplies. 15. Follow established safety procedures. 16. Participate in and contribute to the departmental quality improvement activities 17. Open all incoming mail, review and distribute to appropriate parties. 18. Perform other duties as required.
• Knowledge,
• Skills, and
• Abilities
• Required
• Minimum education required: High
• School
• Diploma,
• Associate
• Degree, preferred
• Minimum experience required: Medical secretarial training or laboratory experience, preferred. Will train appropriate candidate
• Licensure and/or
• Certification required: none Knowledge, skills and abilities required Excellent communications skills Medical Terminology Excellent typing and computer skills Desires to work as a team member Working Conditions Exposure to infectious diseases and possibly carcinogenic chemicals. Minimal exposure to caustic agents, acids, and fumes. Occasional prolonged standing and walking. Works under constant time deadlines. Performs data entry with repetitive hand movement, and visual concentration at video display terminal, to review and enter data. Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulations. Uses protective equipment as described in the Laboratory Policy and Procedure Manual. Requires exposure to power tools and heavy equipment. Mount Auburn Hospital employees must be able to readily adjust to change and handle a rapid-paced environment and the stresses associated with that, while continuing to provide high-quality, efficient service.
• Pay
• Range: $26.00 - $32.00 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.