Medical Secretary Laboratory Days FT

Job Summary: Maintains effective records and administration of the pathology office by transcribing and distributing pathology reports and slides.

Department: Laboratory Location: Englewood, NJ Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Shift Hours: M-F / 9:00am - 5:00pm (No Weekends!)

Job Essentials:

• Performs transcription using dictation equipment.
• Type's transcription into the pathology computer system.
• Maintains diagnosis record file.
• Keeps track of pathology files.
• Type's correspondence for department and pathologists.
• Answers physician inquiries for pathology diagnoses promptly.
• Signs out slides to patients for “second opinions".
• Maintains file and audit log on signed-out slides. Collects service fee receipt for slide sign-out.
• Responsible for laboratory manual charge entry.
• Answers telephone calls for pathology and other department offices using excellent phone etiquette. Transfers calls and/or takes messages for department managers and pathologists.
• Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information.
• Meets regulatory and annual health assessment requirements.
• Displays a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude during interactions with all members of the staff and extended community and nurtures same in staff.
• Maintains high standards of service excellence in all interactions with patients, physicians, other departments and co-workers.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year specialized secretarial training with emphasis on medical terminology.
• Basic knowledge of personal computers.
• Able to type 50-60 words per minute.