What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Pathology Coordinator position at Mass General Brigham?
Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Full Time- 8am-4:30pm
Job Summary
Responsible for the registration and insurance verification of consult cases received by the Pathology Service and the accessioning of specimens according to approved protocols. Documentation of materials received for all consult cases. Will work under general supervision and perform clerical and technical functions required for core front-end laboratory operations. Will serve as the liaison between clients and the Pathology teams, managing the process for consult services and following up on the timely receipt of slides and blocks. Will provide registration, accessioning, and distribution of consult cases and serve as the primary liaison to clients.
Does this position require Patient Care? No
Essential Functions
Reviews consult material received and verifies materials received are equal to the description of materials sent by the entity.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Laboratory Sciences preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Experience in a healthcare or laboratory setting 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Onsite
Work Location
2014 Washington Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
3
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement
4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Full Time- 8am-4:30pm
Job Summary
Responsible for the registration and insurance verification of consult cases received by the Pathology Service and the accessioning of specimens according to approved protocols. Documentation of materials received for all consult cases. Will work under general supervision and perform clerical and technical functions required for core front-end laboratory operations. Will serve as the liaison between clients and the Pathology teams, managing the process for consult services and following up on the timely receipt of slides and blocks. Will provide registration, accessioning, and distribution of consult cases and serve as the primary liaison to clients.
Does this position require Patient Care? No
Essential Functions
Reviews consult material received and verifies materials received are equal to the description of materials sent by the entity.
- Independently troubleshoots missing reports, materials, patient demographics, insurance, and billing and alerts the sender of any discrepancies.
- Determines if the case is to be billed to the patient's insurance or to an entity.
- Serves as the primary contact to clients to obtain essential specimen and/or patient information and seek clarification or request missing information.
- Conducts follow-up research to obtain information not available at the time of registration, as needed.
- Creates and prints barcoded labels for slides and blocks; labels materials, ensuring accession # matches slides and blocks.
- Puts case in a slide file folder along with corresponding requisition and pathology report(s) and scan into delivery location.
- Maintains established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, including the areas of quality assurance, safety, environmental affairs, and infection control.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Laboratory Sciences preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Experience in a healthcare or laboratory setting 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge and use of intermediate medical terminology.
- EPIC knowledge preferred, but not required.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is required.
- Ability to type 60 WPM and complete data entry with a high level of accuracy.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Onsite
Work Location
2014 Washington Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
- /
3
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement
4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.