Pathology Report Specialist Jobs in Hackensack at Hackensack Meridian Health

Overview

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In addition to performing clerical functions for the area, the Pathology Report Specialist is mostly responsible for gathering all of the necessary information for testing, sending the information out to the correct referral labs, and attaching the results to the medical record. This position will also type up various reports for transfusion reactions, autopsies, etc.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Pathology Report Specialist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

 

• Accurately types information in a timely manner and is able to work independently to maintain minimal department standards.
• Prepares Send-Out specimens requested by pathologists, oncologists, etc. to various reference labs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology with correct spelling and punctuations.
• Responsible for proof reading all gross dictations.
• Prepares pathologist letters of consultation which may include proof reading and necessary editing along with preparation of all slides/blocks, insurance information and pathology reports for fed ex send out to outside institutions.
• Prepares cases for various Tumor Board Conferences.
• Types Blood Bank Antibody Reports and Transfusion reaction reports on a daily basis.
• Prepares patient second opinion requests.
• Types preliminary and final autopsy reports working with the Pathologist and Resident assigned to the case.
• Handles incoming and outgoing telephone calls for the department and ensures messages are delivered to appropriate personnel.
• Reviews and distributes daily mail correspondence to appropriate personnel.
• Orders office supplies and maintains inventory as needed.
• Assists in retrieval and faxing of reports as requested.
• Types on-call and rotation schedules for Anatomic Pathology.
• Performs typing function relevant to the department's operation and upon request of the supervisor.
• Complies data for quarterly autopsy turn around times.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor as needed.
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Basic Medical Terminology.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• 1 - 2 years of clerical experience in healthcare. 

 

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!  

Compensation
Starting at $23.97 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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