AP/CP Pathologist

Bako Diagnostics; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a board-certified Dermatopathologist to join a high-volume dermatopathology laboratory focused on skin and nail pathology.

The role involves interpreting specimens, signing out pathology reports, correlating findings with clinical history, and collaborating with clinicians, staff, and teaching residents. Fellowship in Dermatopathology and an active medical license are preferred.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Board certification in Anatomic Pathology required.
• Relevant experience and/or fellowship in Dermatopathology.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Dermatopathology preferred.
• Active and unrestricted medical license, or eligibility for licensure, in the applicable states.
• Expertise in interpretation of skin and nail pathology specimens.
• Experience in a high-volume dermatopathology laboratory preferred.
• Strong diagnostic, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Examine and interpret dermatopathology specimens including skin biopsies, excisions, and nail unit specimens.
• Render accurate and timely diagnoses in a high-volume case environment while maintaining quality and consistency standards.
• Sign out pathology reports summarizing microscopic findings, diagnostic interpretations, and clinicopathologic correlations.
• Evaluate inflammatory, infectious, autoimmune, benign, premalignant, and malignant dermatologic conditions.
• Interpret special stains, immunohistochemistry, and molecular studies as applicable to dermatopathology.
• Correlate histopathologic findings with clinical history, photographs, and laboratory data.
• Participate in consensus review, quality assurance, proficiency testing, and peer review activities.
• Communicate significant or unexpected findings directly with referring physicians when appropriate.
• Collaborate effectively with laboratory personnel, histotechnologists, fellow pathologists, clinicians, and administrative staff.
• Support educational initiatives, conferences, and continuing medical education activities as needed.
• Involvement in training programs including teaching of podiatric medicine residents.

Skills

Diagnostic excellence

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

High-volume lab experience

Education

MD/DO

Dermatopathology fellowship

Board certification in Anatomic Pathology

Job description

Position Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification in Anatomic Pathology by the American Board of Pathology.
• Relevant experience and/or fellowship training in Dermatopathology.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Dermatopathology preferred.
• Active and unrestricted medical license, or eligibility for licensure, in the applicable states.
• Demonstrated expertise in interpretation of skin and nail pathology specimens.
• Experience in a high-volume dermatopathology laboratory preferred.
• Strong diagnostic, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Examine and interpret dermatopathology specimens including skin biopsies, excisions, and nail unit specimens.
• Render accurate and timely diagnoses in a high-volume case environment while maintaining quality and consistency standards.
• Sign out pathology reports summarizing microscopic findings, diagnostic interpretations, and clinicopathologic correlations.
• Evaluate inflammatory, infectious, autoimmune, benign, premalignant, and malignant dermatologic conditions.
• Interpret special stains, immunohistochemistry, and molecular studies as applicable to dermatopathology.
• Correlate histopathologic findings with clinical history, photographs, and laboratory data.
• Participate in consensus review, quality assurance, proficiency testing, and peer review activities.
• Communicate significant or unexpected findings directly with referring physicians when appropriate.
• Collaborate effectively with laboratory personnel, histotechnologists, fellow pathologists, clinicians, and administrative staff.
• Support educational initiatives, conferences, and continuing medical education activities as needed.
• Involvement in training programs including teaching of podiatric medicine residents.

Working Conditions

• General in office environment with private office space.

Reports To

• Chief Medical Officer

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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