Pathology Referral Representative (Laboratory Experience)

The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months of laboratory experience in addition to meeting the other minimum qualifications 

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES 

Receives and releases pathology materials at Reception Window
Assure that all documents and releases are present under HIPAA requirements before releasing materials. Review documents received with new cases to assure all necessary information is present before accepting. Document all actions in LIS; scan documents into LIS.

Receive and process requests to send materials to other facilities and other phone requests Document calls received, noting all contact information and details of request. Coordinate with warehouse and departmental personnel/faculty to retrieve required materials requested. Assure all necessary release documents are received (i.e. patient consents, faculty releases of materials) before shipping. Prepare materials for transport. Document all actions taken in LIS; scan appropriate documents in LIS.

Prepares cases for conference requests
Receive requests from administrative support personnel, noting the time cases are needed for patient care conference. Collaborate with department and warehouse personnel to obtain slides and communicate with admin support when cases are ready for release. Document all actions in LIS.

Organizes glass slides/paraffin blocks in numerical order for archive and retrieval
Prepare materials for return by courier, commercial carrier or USPS. Processes requests for return or retrieval of slides/blocks from warehouse. Files slides and blocks from completed cases into appropriate file cabinet. Document all receipt or return of materials to warehouse or contributor in LIS.

Other duties as assigned