Pathology Dept Secretary – Patient Records & Admin

Skaggs Community Hospital Association; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

20+ hrs/week benefits

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO seeks a Clerical Assistant to support the pathology department within a medical office setting. The role handles records, data entry, and routine office tasks while ensuring HIPAA compliance and coordinated communication with physicians and staff.

The position requires strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with responsibilities including document handling and data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred: 2 Years Related Experience

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support in a medical office setting and assist in customer service and team building within the pathology department.
• Support the pathology department and pathologists by photocopying, faxing, filing, maintenance and transportation of medical records, answering the telephone and data entry.
• Track legal cases as requested by the legal department and ensure HIPAA compliance for release of medical records and specimens.
• Ensure all pathology testing sent out for additional testing is completed and results are entered into the medical record.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Independent & team work

Proficient computer skills

Office equipment knowledge

Office software knowledge

Customer service improvement

Data quality focus

Financial information focus

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO seeks a Clerical Assistant to support the pathology department within a medical office setting. The role handles records, data entry, and routine office tasks while ensuring HIPAA compliance and coordinated communication with physicians and staff.

The position requires strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with responsibilities including document handling and data accuracy.