Molecular Pathology Coordinator II

PathGroup; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

PathGroup in Nashville, TN seeks a Molecular Pathology Coordinator to manage cases within the Molecular Pathology department under supervision. This role handles advanced tasks and supports multiple labs.

Key duties include initiating workflows for flow cytometry, cytogenetics, molecular tests, and FISH, triaging specimens, accurate data entry, and maintaining compliance with safety and corporate policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Medical laboratory experience required.
• Display an above average rating in accessioning competencies.

Responsibilities

• Initiates workflow for multiple departments (flow cytometry, cytogenetics, molecular and fish).
• Triages, prioritizes, and sorts specimens for accessioning and processing.
• Performs data entry of patient information accurately and promptly.
• Scans requisitions and paperwork into the scan system and shreds documents as needed.
• Handles specialty specimens, assembles folders, prints labels, sorts samples, and coordinates testing and reference testing.
• Handles inbound calls or directs them to appropriate personnel.
• Collects information on client inquiries/complaints for follow-up.
• Receives and returns paraffin blocks.
• Adheres to all laboratory safety procedures and corporate policies.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Molecular Pathology Coordinator under the direction of the Molecular Pathology Coordinator Supervisor helps manage cases that are associated with the Molecular Pathology department. This position is responsible for handling more advanced tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Initiates work flow for several departments including flow cytometry, cytogenetics, molecular and fish.
• Triages, prioritizes, and sorts specimens appropriately for accessioning and processing.
• Performs data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner.
• Scans requisitions and all related paperwork into the scan system, and shreds documents as needed.
• Handling of specialty specimens including assembling specimen folders, printing labels, sorting samples by department, filling out paperwork for add-on testing and sending out samples for reference testing.
• Handle inbound calls or direct those calls to appropriate personnel.
• Collect information related to client inquiries/complaints and communicate to Oncology Customer Support or management for follow-up and response.
• Receive and return paraffin blocks.
• Exercises all laboratory safety precautions and adheres to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
• Must be familiar with Corporate Compliance Program and Corporate Policies.

EDUCATION & LICENSURE:

High School Diploma or GED is required

REQUIREMENTS:

Medical laboratory experience required.

Display an above average rating in accessioning competencies.