Molecular Pathology Lab Assistant at Nashville

Job Description

PathGroup provides the highest quality, comprehensive pathology and clinical lab services consistently exceeding the expectations of our clients, physician partners, employees, and most importantly, our patients. Our vision is to be the industry-leading provider of pathology and clinical lab services to physicians and the patients they serve with highest level of quality and care.

PathGroup is continuously seeking quality individuals who share our values. If you are enthusiastic, have initiative, good character, interpersonal skills, a willingness to assume responsibility, and would like to be part of the PathGroup team, we want to hear from you!

JOB SUMMARY:

Perform various functions in the lab to include data entry, answering telephones, mail distribution, copying, faxing, scanning, sending reports, reference lab issues, specimen handling, and assisting department with secretarial functions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs data entry concerning patient demographics information, copying requisitions for case folders, and imaging.
• Handling of 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.
• Cover-slip, clean, and file specialty testing slides.
• Maintaining and stocking consumable supplies for the department.
• Receive inbound calls from physicians, laboratories, nurses, clients, sales reps, clinics, and hospitals and directs those calls to appropriate personnel and communicate with clients, as necessary.
• Collect information related to client inquiries/complaints and communicate to Client Services Representative for follow-up and response.
• Handle difficult calls tactfully, courteously, and professionally.
• Routine clerical duties including filing, faxing, inventory of supplies for the various departments, receiving and distributing mail.

Job Requirements

EDUCATION & LICENSURE:

High School Diploma or GED is required.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of one year of previous health care environment job-related experience is required.

Typing skill of at least 50 words-per-minute required.

Knowledge of medical terminology required.

Ability to prioritize duties and attentiveness to detail required.

Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook required.

Effective oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills required.

Hours: M-F 8am-4:30pm with rotating weekends

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! We regret that we are unable to receive phone calls regarding the status of your resume.

*Education will be verified prior to employment. Please be prepared to provide required information and/or documentation. You must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screen.

**This employer participates in E-Verify. PathGroup will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Country: USA, State: Tennessee, City: Nashville, Company: PathGroup.