Laboratory Coordinator

Acupath Laboratories, Inc.; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Acupath Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator to manage the materials/slide room in pathology under general supervision.

Responsibilities include storing, archiving, and processing requests for pathology slides and blocks, using Pathology software to track materials, and coordinating with physicians and staff. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 1-2 years of healthcare clerical experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Basic Medical Terminology is required.
• 1-2 years of clerical healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and secure pathology slides and tissue blocks; scan, sort, and file materials.
• Use Pathology software to send, retrieve, and track slides and blocks with outside institutions.
• Investigate, locate, and document materials and inquiries in pathology systems.
• Develop and maintain records using spreadsheets, word processing and databases.
• Prepare pathology material for transport via courier, FedEx, and UPS.
• Process and return all consult materials to originating institutions.
• Archive materials according to retention policies and retrieve as needed.
• Interact professionally with physicians, office management, and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic Medical Terminology

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Under general supervision, theLaboratoryCoordinatorperforms critical tasks related to the Materials/Slide Room area of Pathology. Routine tasks include storing and archiving pathology materials, filling requests for materials internally and from external providers and facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and secure Pathology slides and tissue blocks. Scan, sort, and file materials.
• Use Pathology software applications to send, retrieve, and track Pathology and outside institution slides and blocks.
• Use Pathology software applications to investigate, locate, and document materials and inquiries/requests.
• Use spreadsheets, word processing, and database software to develop and maintain records.
• Prepare Pathology material for transport via established courier runs, FedEx, and UPS
• Process, track, and return all consult materials to originating institutions.
• Archive Pathology materials according to retention policies and retrieve/return archived materials as necessary.
• Interact professionally and communicate appropriately and clearly with physicians, office management, and office staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Basic Medical Terminology.
• 1 - 2 years of clerical experience in healthcare.

About Us:

Acupath Laboratories is a nationwide provider of specialized anatomic pathology services, focusing on areas like urology, gastroenterology, and hematology/oncology. We are based in Plainview, NY, and were founded in 1998. Acupath offers a wide range of tests, including FISH testing for various cancers.

Acupath Laboratories is a well-established and respected provider of specialized pathology services, with a strong focus on client needs and a commitment to innovation and quality.

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision Insurance