PATHOLOGY OFFICE ASSISTANT

CO1000 H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida is seeking a detail-oriented clerical data-entry specialist for the Anatomic Pathology section. Responsibilities include triaging calls, logging materials, and accessioning cases into PathNet.

Requires an Associate's degree, 2+ years in a medical office or hospital setting, and proficiency with MS Office. Strong organizational and multitasking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Minimum typing of 45 WPM.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to work independently.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to change.
• Ability to triage and transfer phone calls with good phone etiquette.
• Experience with MS Office and standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Triaging phone calls, receiving and logging materials for review; accessioning cases into the pathology application (PathNet).
• Handling send out requests to refer patient material or records to outside facilities; returning materials to contributor promptly and coordinating filing/archiving of reports.
• Faxes, scans and/or distributing all pathology reports and reference laboratory results to physicians and medical records.

Skills

Typing 45 WPM

Data entry

Customer service

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times' Top Workplaces.

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 experience with 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.
• 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.

Salary Range $17.53 - $26.50 Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions. We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

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Transparency in Coverage Rule Careers Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times' Top Workplaces.