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Description:

Working under the direction of the Administrative Manager, the Surgical Pathology Coordinator is responsible for the registration and insurance verification of consult cases received by the Pathology Service; the accessioning of specimens according to approved protocols. Documentation of materials received for all consult cases. The Surgical Pathology Coordinator will work under general supervision and perform clerical and technical functions required for core front-end laboratory operations. The Surgical Pathology Coordinator will serve as the liaison between clients and Pathology, managing the process for consult services and following up on the timely receipt of slides and blocks.

The Surgical Pathology Coordinator will provide registration, accessioning, distribution of consult cases and serve as the primary liaison to clients.

Registration of patients for Pathology consult services.

Under close supervision from the training preceptor and Administrative Manager.

1. Opens and organizes package of materials sent for consult review.

2. Reviews consult material received and verifies materials received equals the description of materials sent by the institution.

3. Alerts sender of any discrepancies.

4. Determines if case is to be billed to patient's insurance or to an institution.

5. If case is to be billed to patient's insurance, patient must be registered with an MRN and CSN number.

5a. Registration includes insurance verification of patients within EPIC or other resources and the provision of a Medical Record Number using EPIC.

5b. Accurately and comprehensively collects and verifies demographic and financial information from patients and/or their representatives in a sensitive and timely manner.

5c. Verifies patient insurance coverage with Third Party Payors and determines eligibility by utilizing appropriate technology.

1. If case is to be billed to institution, selects the appropriate client information in PowerPath.

2. Serves as the primary contact to clients to obtain essential specimen and/or patient information and seek clarification or request missing information.

Job Description

Last Revised: 3/12/2019

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1. Conducts follow-up research to obtain information not available at time of registration, as needed. May need to contact physician offices to obtain essential date for specimen processing and billing.

Accessioning into PowerPath

Accessions case into Pathology LIS (PowerPath) following established procedures.

1. Determination of Department or Private Consult will be determined following established procedures.

2. Enters information in PowerPath after careful evaluation of requisitions with close attention to detail.

3. Proofreads all material to verify accuracy and quality control (review to include proofreading requisition) and accession materials, using two patient identifiers throughout process.

4. Creates and prints barcoded labels for slides and blocks; labels materials ensuring accession # matches slides and blocks.

5. Puts case in slide file folder along with corresponding requisition and pathology report(s) and scan into delivery location.

Distribution of Cases

1. Responsible for the distribution of consult cases to appropriate staff pathologist for their review.

2. Cases should be distributed according to established procedures for rush/priority cases.

3. Department consults are delivered to the service shelf or mailbox.

4. Private Consults are delivered to the pathologists mailbox.

5. Communicate with the supervisor when issues arise around priority/triaging cases.

6. Initiates and maintains communication with the supervisor regarding service issues, complex cases, difficulties, and circumstances requiring special attention.

Additional Responsibilities

Types documents for final reports.

Scans requisition and outside pathology reports into the laboratory information archiving system.

Prints billing invoices as requested and faxes to billing office.

Covers the reception desk to support incoming calls and inquiries.

Performs miscellaneous administrative task including faxing documents, preparation of materials for courier pickup, and delivery and pick-up of materials in the medical campus.

Maintains established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, including the areas of quality assurance, safety, environmental affairs and infection control.

Performs all other duties and responsibilities as directed.

Skills:

specimen collection, data entry, Microsoft office, customer service, pathology, specimen processing, specimen handling, Labelling, Centrifugation, Laboratory

Top Skills Details:

specimen collection,data entry,Microsoft office,customer service,pathology

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Knowledge and use of basic medical terminology.

Experience in a healthcare or laboratory setting preferred.

PowerPath, EPIC knowledge preferred, but not required.

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office application required.

Ability to type 60 WPM and complete data entry with a high level of accuracy.

HS Diploma - minimum

About Actalent:

Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. Were supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Benefits of working as a Lab Aide in Boston, MA:

● Learning opportunities
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Attractive package