• Above average knowledge of computers, word processing software and general software applications.
• Ability to perform accurate keyboarding skills at a minimum of 60 wpm.
• Excellent written English skills: punctuation, grammar, spelling and correct sentence structure.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy.
• Ability to demonstrate judgment and decision making skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral.
• Ability to effectively lead and motivate others.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to organize and perform assigned workload efficiently.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of all patient information.
• Must be able to work amongst ongoing distractions.
• Demonstrable knowledge of and use of department resource materials.
• Ability and willingness to problem solve equipment issues without disturbing others.
• Ability to coexist with coworkers to maintain a quiet stable work environment.
Benefits: The Vancouver Clinic covers the cost of the basic medical and dental
insurance premium for the full-time employee. We also provide term life
insurance and long-term disability. We have a 401K plan with profit
sharing. Reduced benefits available for those working 20+ hours per
week. On call positions are not benefit eligible.
Description: Responsible for maintaining, evaluating and providing medical pathology
transcription for assigned physicians to meet the needs of The
Vancouver Clinic and its satellites. Solves reporting problems that
arise and are unique to anatomic pathology. Can effectively communicate
with physicians, staff, patients/patient’s families, and sales reps
Understands the processes in anatomic pathology to ensure effective
communication. Tracks pathology slides and ensures that all Pathology
documents, records and slides are stored in accordance with all
applicable regulations. Will maintain and QC and QA documentation for
anatomic pathology. Prepares correspondence. Completes billing as
needed.
I. SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Responsibilities:
• Performs monthly Quality Control reviews on Pathology Transcriptionists as directed.
• Transcribe assigned dictation as needed of pathology reports dictated by Pathologists.
• Evaluates potential Medical Transcription personnel.
• Organize and maintain working schedule for on-call pathology transcriptionists.
• Coordinates on-call coverage for Pathologists and Histology Technologists.
• Organize and provide reports on a timely basis to Laboratory Manager as requested.
• Trains physicians and new staff transcriptionists to the transcription systems.
• Assumes responsibility for pathology department workflow operations in the absence of Laboratory Manager.
• Review and provide requests for budget preparations to the Laboratory Manager.
• Provides IS support to the LIS analyst.
• Accessions pathology specimens.
• Labels cassettes and slides.
• Assist pathology department staff with ordering supplies.
• Assists pathology staff with creation and maintenance of department policy and procedure manuals.
• Understands and complies with code and evacuation procedures.
• Adheres to departmental performance standards.
Telephone
• Answer incoming phone calls within 5 rings.
• Perform initial triage of phone call per simple protocols.
• Transfer call to appropriate department utilizing voice mail when appropriate.
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Take messages that are accurate, legible, complete with names, dates,
time, phone number, correctly routed to appropriate person.
• Complete messages and have available for pick-up within 15 minutes of call.
• Handle emergency calls calmly, promptly according to established emergency protocols.
• Respond to all patient interactions professionally with tact, patience, and compassion.
• Sort and distribute mail (U.S. mail).
