JOB TITLE: Pathology Laboratory Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Pathology/PMG

STATUS: Full Time, Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: Laboratory Supervisor

The Pathology Laboratory Assistant will provide administrative help in the laboratory as it relates to specimens and slides. The Pathology Laboratory Assistance will also serve as PMG’s Cancer Registrar.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receives and accessions pathology laboratory specimens into the laboratory interface system (LIS)

• Scans specimen grossing information into LIS

• Handles special requests for IHC staining

• Receives shipments of returned slides and prepares them for weekly QA

• Files all slides and paperwork

• Prepares/labels Cytology and Histology slides on a daily basis

• Prepares cases for second opinions and follows up on their return

• Troubleshoots and resolves phone calls regarding patient specimen status, as well as handling department triages and faxing reports as needed

• Generates accession logs

• Organizes and maintains block and slide archive

• Unpacks supplies

• Interacts with Medical Director for send out cases

• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Education of a HS Diploma; Associates Degree preferred

• Must possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Must have experience with data entry and computers

• Medical Terminology knowledge preferred

Premier Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer