GENERAL SUMMARY: Using highly specified standard work, accessions anatomic pathology cases by typing clinical history into information systems, and printing cassettes. Triages and tracks a variety of cases and materials. Must be able to transcribe Pathology reports using laboratory information systems with a high degree of accuracy. Requires rapid data entry with good spelling and grammar, prooing for accuracy and completeness, and follow-up as needed with customers for missing information. Candidates must have the ability to code diagnoses into the Lab and patient information systems. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accession surgical cases that arrive in the Pathology laboratory by routine referral,
as well as outside surgical pathology consults and occasionally outside autopsy
reports. Preparation includes typing demographics from surgical request forms
from OR or clinics, typing clinical history, assigning pathologist, entering billing
information, making corrections, typing addendums, revising and correcting
reports.
Collate and transport slides and reports for members of the Pathology staff.
Print surgical batch and discard logs.
Triage and track specimens. Rehabilitate specimens if necessary and call to obtain
any missing information. Participates in process improvements to track and
reduce defects.
Receive and screen phone calls in a polite and helpful manner and following
policies on the proper method for release of information.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Requires a high school diploma or GED.
Must demonstrate proficiency in accurate and rapid data entry with good spelling,
grammar, and prooing skills.
Competency to learn and use information systems and dictating equipment.
Familiarity with medical terminology and anatomic terms strongly preferred.
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
Department: Anatomic Pathology
Shift: Day Job
Union Code: Not Applicable
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
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