What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histology Accession Clerk- Reference Services position at PathGroup?
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.