Coordinator Pathology Office DT

About the role

The Coordinator Pathology under the guidance of the Histology Manager, or designee, assists with daily operations, coordinating workflow and overseeing the scheduling of staff of the Pathology Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the principles of confidentiality.
• Understands the legal/regulatory requirements related to the release of information.
• Able to use the information systems pertinent to the job.
• Develops new procedures.
• Performs medical transcription according to department procedures as needed.
• Responsible for the accuracy and quality of all reports issued by the Pathology department.
• Delivers complete reports to pathologists for review and verification.
• Accurately and promptly delivers reports to clients, practicing confidential handling.
• Accurately reviews and completes pathology billing.
• Oversees archiving of pathology reports according to department procedure.
• Oversees training of employees.
• Responds to requests for pathology reports; prints reports, faxes reports, gives verbal reports when appropriate.
• Captures workflow of the Pathology Secretarial area.
• Completes assigned tasks involving typing and filing.
• Handles multiple projects effectively.
• Organizes time efficiently.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in histology/pathology laboratory preferred.
• Billing cycle experience preferred, but not required.
• Excellent customer service skills, communication skills and ability to multi-task required.
• Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.