Histology Accession Clerk- Reference Services

JOB SUMMARY:

 Performs daily receiving and accessioning activities of outside blocks and/ or slides for histology staining and/ or pathologist interpretation, including managing the material until returned to the client.  Problem solving, emailing, interdepartmental communication required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Receive specimens, verify against manifests/ logs received.
• Perform data entry login of patient information, specimen information, and/or test(s) orders into computer system.
• Print slide labels and affix to designated slides.
• Scan requisitions and all related paperwork, into the scan system.
• Review specimen requisitions against data entry of requisition information, for accuracy, documents errors noted and forward documentation to supervisor, and correct errors found.
• Communicate with client and/ or appropriate PathGroup team regarding discrepancies or problems that require resolution.
• Deliver labeled slides promptly to histology lab staff for staining and/ or scanning.
• Manage temporary filing of client slides and/ or blocks and retrieve slides and blocks as needed.
• Manage the return of slides and blocks to client for permanent filing.
• Answer departmental phone calls and assist clients as needed.
• Contribute to a positive work climate and to the team effort of the department and company.
• Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
• Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry's best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.
• Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.

Qualifications

EDUCATION & LICENSURE:

• High School Diploma or GED is required

REQUIREMENTS:

• One to two years of prior job-related experience is preferred.