Dermatopathologist - AMP

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Newtown Square (Delaware County); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diagnostic services company is seeking a professional in dermatopathology to provide accurate diagnoses from tissue specimens and recommend advanced testing options. The ideal candidate will possess a doctorate degree and have 2-3 years of post-residency experience. Responsibilities include assigning appropriate medical codes, participating in quality assurance initiatives, and advising referring physicians. Join a supportive environment that values educational growth and ethical practices.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years post-residency experience preferred.
• Ability to spend consecutive hours interpreting tissues and cellular preparations.
• Ability to visually, audibly, and physically perform job functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely diagnosis from a tissue specimen.
• Recommend advanced diagnostic testing such as molecular and genetic studies.
• Assign appropriate CPT and ICD-9 codes for services provided.
• Takes the initiative to improve quality in the workplace. Participates in and coordinates activities of QC/QA/QI to ensure quality care and evaluates the effectiveness of quality assurance policies and procedures to enhance standards and excellence of service in the laboratory and Company.
• Actively builds upon education and experience through Continuing Medical Education (CME) to maintain licensure/credentials.
• Manages medical, associate, and financial resources wisely. Provides others with the support necessary to successfully accomplish daily activities while monitoring and controlling costs.
• Provides advice to referring physicians regarding the clinical significance of laboratory findings.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information concerning patients, physicians, employees, clients, vendors, and the Company.
• Provide educational services, conferences, and instruction where required.
• Complies with all State, Federal, professional regulations as well as Company rules, polices, and procedural manuals.

Skills

Strong customer focus

Understanding of laboratory operations

Ability to communicate with decision makers

Education

Doctorate Degree

Job description

United States, Pennsylvania, Newtown Square

Mar 02, 2026

Job Description

Provide professional services including interpretation of dermatopathology-related tissue biopsies, resections, and frozen sections (where applicable).

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely diagnosis of the presence and stage of disease from a tissue specimen, utilizing appropriate laboratory procedures. Confers with other physicians as needed.
• Be familiar with and able to recommend clinically appropriate advanced diagnostic testing such as molecular and genetic studies.
• Assign the appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and the appropriate ICD-9 codes for the service(s) provided and the diagnosis rendered, following authoritative coding guidelines and Company coding policies.
• Takes the initiative to improve quality in the workplace. Participates in and coordinates activities of QC/QA/QI to ensure quality care and evaluates the effectiveness of quality assurance policies and procedures to enhance standards and excellence of service in the laboratory and Company.
• Actively builds upon education and experience through Continuing Medical Education (CME) to maintain licensure/credentials.
• Manages medical, associate, and financial resources wisely. Provides others with the support necessary to successfully accomplish daily activities while monitoring and controlling costs.
• Provides advice to referring physicians regarding the clinical significance of laboratory findings.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information concerning patients, physicians, employees, clients, vendors, and the Company.
• Provide educational services, conferences, and instruction where required.
• Complies with all State, Federal, professional regulations as well as Company rules, polices, and procedural manuals.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience: N/A

Preferred Work Experience: 2-3 years post-residency experience desired.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Ability to spend consecutive hours with continued focus, interpreting tissues and cellular preparations through a microscope.
• Ability to visually, audibly, and physically perform all job functions.

Knowledge: N/A

Skills:

• Strong customer focus and understanding of laboratory operations.
• Ability to communicate with decision makers in the laboratory and Company.

Education

Doctorate Degree (Required)

License / Certifications

Hold active privileges in facility where any inpatient work is interpreted (Required)

Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state where practice is located or be eligible to obtain licensure (Required)

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