PATHOLOGY OFFICE ASSISTANT

Moffitt Cancer Center; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in cancer research seeks a dedicated clerical support individual for its Anatomic Pathology section. This role involves performing essential data entry tasks, managing communication with clinics, and ensuring the timely handling of patient materials. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, showcasing strong organizational skills and a commitment to excellence. Join a team that values diversity and aims to make a significant impact in the fight against cancer. This is not just a job; it's a mission to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years medical office or hospital experience with data entry skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Triaging phone calls and logging materials for review.
• Handling send out requests and coordinating filing of reports.

Skills

Data Entry

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Phone Etiquette

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

PathNet

Job description

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet designation in recognition of its nursing excellence. Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.
Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.

Summary

Position Highlights:

• Performs a variety of clerical duties and data entry within the Anatomic Pathology section of the laboratory.
• Works closely with the Clinics in preparation for Tumor Board and for clarifying additional information needed prior to the patient's visit.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Will have an Associate's degree.
• Has a minimum of two years medical office or hospital experiencewith extensive data entry and customer service skills.
• Has previous experience with computers, computer software (MS Office – Outlook, Word and Excel)and general office equipment such as fax machines, copy machines, and scanners.
• Will have the ability to work closely with the pathologist assigned to the specific program.

Responsibilities:

• Triaging phone calls, receiving and logging of materials (slides, blocks and reports) received for review; accessioning of cases into the pathology application (PathNet).
• Handling send out requests to refer patient material or records to outside facilities; return of materials to contributor on a timely fashion and coordinating the filing and archiving of all pathology, bone marrow and cytology reports.
• Faxes, scans and/or distributes all pathology reports and reference laboratories results to the physician's and medical records.

Credentials and Qualifications:

• High school Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years medical office or hospital experiencewith extensive data entry and customer service skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate sound working knowledge of computer keyboard. Minimum typing of 45 WPM.
• Strong organizational skills. Uses judgment in the performance of all duties and responsibilities without direct supervision. Has the ability to work independently.
• Ability to multi task effectively and adapt to change are key requirements for success.
• Ability to effectively triage and transfer phone calls with competent phone etiquette skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of professionals with varying nationalities.