Cmd Coordinator - Boston, United States - Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)
Description
CMD Coordinator
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
Serves as a member of a team dedicated to coordinating patient specimens for the Center for Advanced Molecular Diagnostics (CAMD) which is a part of the Department of Pathology.
Reporting to the CAMD Administrator, this position is responsible for receiving, accessioning, coordinating and tracking specimens while handling inquiries from clinicians and verifying patient and client documentation.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under close supervision from Senior CMD Coordinator and/or Supervisor:
- a. Evaluates requisition information and accessions cases into the Anatomic Pathology laboratory information system (LIS), PowerPath
- c. Documents information associated with patient specimens, testing and inquiries
- d. Troubleshoots basic problems related to specimen and patient information
- e. Assists in the filing and logging out patient charts to off-site storage.
- f. Assists in the return of patient material to storage areas within the Department of Pathology
- g. Retrieves and organizes paraffin blocks/slides from the hospital material banks
- h. Organizes slides for Pathologist review and records the Pathologist annotations
- i. Expedites requests for rapid test processing and facilitates communication between clinicians and Laboratory professional staff
- j. Scan and organize H&E slides into images using a whole-slide image scanner
- 2. Maintains established department policies, procedures and objectives, including the areas of quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
- 3. Performs all other duties and responsibilities as directed.
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Must possess excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize work appropriately.
- Ability to methodically record data with a very high level of accuracy.
- Good interpersonal skills to interact effectively with coworkers, department staff and referring providers.
- Strong computer skills with specific knowledge of Microsoft Office : Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to work in a fastpaced dynamic work environment
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team
- Must be able to handle confidential patient information with absolute discretion and sound judgment
HOSPITAL WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works within legal, regulatory, accreditation and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWH/Partners; follows safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and Partners policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWH and/or Partners, as appropriate; brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor or other appropriate hospital staff.
EEO Statement
Brigham and Women's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
Primary Location MA-Boston-BWH Boston Main Campus
Work Locations BWH Boston Main Campus 75 Francis St Boston 02115
Job Laboratory Assistant/Technician
Organization Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)
Schedule Full-time
Standard Hours 40
Shift Day Job
Employee Status Regular
Recruiting Department BWH Pathology
Job Posting May 22, 2024
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