Afternoon Anatomic Pathology Tech - Specimen Processing

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Winston-Salem is seeking a dedicated registration specialist to support the anatomic pathology workflow. You will enter patient and physician order data, assist in specimen accessioning, and coordinate with lab departments to ensure timely processing.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, patient identification, and adherence to QA policies, with a focus on excellent customer service and teamwork within the pathology lab team.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma.
• Lab tech or equivalent related clinical experience with two years anatomic pathology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates accessioning and preparation of specimens by entering patient data and physician order information into systems.
• Provides excellent customer service to achieve maximum satisfaction; transports specimens to lab departments per QA policies.
• Prioritizes registrations based on patient acuity determined by clinical staff.
• Develops and maintains knowledge to identify insurance plans and updates patient information and insurance databases.
• Ensures completeness and accuracy of registration data by reviewing information before ordering in LIS systems.
• Follows safety and patient identification procedures and notifies coworkers when misidentifications occur.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Technical skills

Customer service

Independent work

Stress management

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma

Lab tech experience in anatomic pathology (2 yrs preferred)

Tools

LIS systems

Job description

Atrium Health Winston-Salem is seeking a dedicated registration specialist to support the anatomic pathology workflow. You will enter patient and physician order data, assist in specimen accessioning, and coordinate with lab departments to ensure timely processing.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, patient identification, and adherence to QA policies, with a focus on excellent customer service and teamwork within the pathology lab team.