Job Summary:

Works under the direct supervision of the Director and/or Assistant Director of Laboratory. Responsible for accurate transcription of pathology reports, consult letters, and policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. Must be able to work in a multi-person, busy environment, with multiple interruptions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Transcribes dictated pathology reports in a timely manner.
2. Performs multiple office functions, including answering phones, providing test results to physicians by phone or fax, coordinating cases for specialty conferences, and sending slides to other laboratories for review.
3. Assists Pathologist with case sign-out and distribution of reports daily.
4. Screens and transfers incoming calls in a prompt and courteous manner to ensure efficient department operations.
5. Faxes surgical pathology reports in a timely fashion to the correct recipient in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
6. Receives initial request for slide consultation or send-out, obtains necessary materials from histology and obtains final approval from pathologist for release. Records send-out on appropriate forms and in AP Easy.
7. Provides support function for all conferences consisting of preparing and distributing tumor conference slides and reports in a timely manner.
8. Releases confidential information in accordance with departmental policy and procedures to protect patient confidentiality.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Medical terminology.
• Pathology medical transcription preferred.
• Computer/word processing experience.
• General medical office skills.
• Excellent customer service skills required.