- 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
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Lab Assistant - Boston, United States - Actalent
Description
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.
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.
5c. Verifies patient insurance coverage with Third Party Payors and determines eligibility by utilizing appropriate technology.
6. If case is to be billed to institution, selects the appropriate client information in PowerPath.
7. Serves as the primary contact to clients to obtain essential specimen and/or patient information and seek clarification or request missing information.
8. 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.
9. Determination of Department or Private Consult will be determined following established procedures.
10. Enters information in PowerPath after careful evaluation of requisitions with close attention to detail.
11. Proofreads all material to verify accuracy and quality control (review to include proofreading requisition) and accession materials, using two patient identifiers throughout process.
12. Creates and prints barcoded labels for slides and blocks; labels materials ensuring accession # matches slides and blocks.
13. Puts case in slide file folder along with corresponding requisition and pathology report(s) and scan into delivery location.
14. Responsible for the distribution of consult cases to appropriate staff pathologist for their review.
15. Cases should be distributed according to established procedures for rush/priority cases.
16. Department consults are delivered to the service shelf or mailbox.
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.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
If interested in this job opportunity, please apply and reach out directly to Stephanie Lipari at slipari@
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