Pathology Assistant

Summit Health Management; City of White Plains (NY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Health Management in White Plains, NY seeks a Pathology Assistant for a full-time daytime schedule. The role involves accessioning, describing gross specimens, and submitting tissue for histology under routine and complex protocols.

Requirements include a Master’s PA or medical degree, NY PA licensure with ASCP, and 2–4 years of experience; 5–8 years preferred. Proficiency with LIS is essential, with strict attention to accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in PA or medical degree required.
• Valid NY State PA licensure and ASCP PA certificate.
• 2–4 years’ experience; 5–8 years preferred.
• Experience with Laboratory Information System required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure specimen accessioning and labeling according to protocol.
• Describe gross features and submit specimens for histology.
• Perform QC/QA tests and prioritize specimens.
• Identify errors and assist with resolutions.
• Operate instruments per procedures and report issues.
• Maintain documentation and logs; dispose waste per policy.
• Keep accurate records stored electronically and confidential.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

PA degree

NY PA licensure

ASCP certificate

Tools

Laboratory Information System

Pathology software

Job description

## Pathology AssistantApply: White Plains, NY: Full time: Posted Today: R54294# **About Our Company**We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.**Please Note:** We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.# **Job Description**Status: Full TimeSchedule: Monday - Friday, 6am - 2:30pm or Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm**Essential Job functions:*** Assures appropriate specimen accessioning and labeling* Accurately describes gross anatomic features of routine, complicated surgical specimens, ensuring that all lesions, markings and sutures are mentioned; Sections specimens per departmental protocol; submits entire specimen(s)/representative section(s) for histologic preparation.* Performs quality control and quality assurance tests as required.* Demonstrated the ability to prioritize and triage specimens.* Recognizes testing errors/discrepancies or problems and notifies the appropriate personnel; assists with problem resolution.* Operates all instruments/equipment per accepted written procedures* Recognizes and identifies equipment problems and contacts appropriate technical service**General Job functions:*** Maintains all necessary documentation and current logs.* Handles and disposes of specimens and chemical waste based on the laboratory’s procedure manual and ensure compliance with regulatory policies.* Ensures that records are accurate, complete, legible and appropriately filed and stored electronically.* Meets acceptable turn-around time and productivity standards for the department.* Maintains confidentiality of sensitive patient information.* Maintains a clean, neat and orderly workplace including instruments and general laboratory equipment.**Physical Job Requirements*** Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling)* Work requires sitting, standing, and / or walking for periods of up to eight hours.* Dexterity of hands and fingers* Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration.* The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds.* Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.* Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching.* Physical agility, which includes the ability to maneuver the body while in place.**Environmental Risks:*** Chemicals, Sharps, Latex, and Fumes* Loud noises* Vibration* Allergens: dust, mold and/or pollen* Magnetic fields**Blood-borne Pathogen:*** Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens.* Contact with patient specimens is possible.**Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:*** Master’s Degree in Pathology Assistant (PA) or Medical Degree distinction, preferred. Bachelor’s Degree or a higher degree in a NAACLA accredited Pathologists' assistant program.* Valid New York State Licensure as a Pathology Assistant (PA), and PA (ASCP) certificate, required.* Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience, 5-8 years preferred.* Must have experience with a Laboratory Information System.**Travel:*** None RequiredPay Range: $37.69 - $47.12 HourlyThe provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.