Molecular Pathology Coordinator II

About the role

The Molecular Pathology Coordinator, under the direction of the Molecular Pathology Coordinator Supervisor, helps manage cases associated with the Molecular Pathology department. This position is responsible for handling more advanced tasks.

Essential Functions

• Initiates workflow for several departments including flow cytometry, cytogenetics, molecular and FISH.
• Triages, prioritizes, and sorts specimens appropriately for accessioning and processing.
• Performs data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner.
• Scans requisitions and all related paperwork into the scan system, and shreds documents as needed.
• Handles specialty specimens including assembling specimen folders, printing labels, sorting samples by department, filling out paperwork for add-on testing and sending out samples for reference testing.
• Handles inbound calls or directs those calls to appropriate personnel.
• Collects information related to client inquiries/complaints and communicates to Oncology Customer Support or management for follow-up and response.
• Receives and returns paraffin blocks.
• Exercises all laboratory safety precautions and adheres to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
• Must be familiar with Corporate Compliance Program and Corporate Policies.