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Memorial Healthcare System - Miramar, FL
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Miramar, FL
Hospitals
About the position
The Pathology Secretary I position at Memorial Healthcare System involves performing clerical and secretarial duties related to pathology, ensuring efficient management of pathology materials and communication within the department. The role is essential for supporting laboratory professionals in delivering timely and accurate results, ultimately impacting patient care and treatment decisions.
Responsibilities
- Manages work queues of registration and billing discrepancies.
- Facilitates retrieval of pathology material at the request of pathologists, physicians, patients, and outside institutions.
- Files and retrieves surgical, cytology, and bone marrow reports, slides, and blocks.
- Transcribes recorded material, including pathology reports and autopsy reports.
- Prepares reference laboratory specimens for transport and assures reference reports are delivered and filed correctly.
- Triage all duties by priority and complete all required tasks with efficiency and accuracy.
- Prepares and retrieves reports for pathology presentations at Tumor Board conferences.
- Answers telephones, takes messages accurately, and directs calls to appropriate personnel.
- Processes billing and obtains accurate demographic and insurance information for accounts receivable/payable.
- Maintains all office files and records according to department policy.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
- 1 year of medical or pathology secretary experience
- Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Organizational skills
- Customer service skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology
