Position Summary

Under the direction of the Pathology Support Services Manager, assists with the daily administrative, accessioning, and office duties in the Division of Surgical Pathology Consultation Office; receives and logs non-OSU pathology cases (slides, paraffin tissue blocks, outside pathology report) for 2nd opinion diagnosis; ensures receipt of written documentation for consultation from the ordering physician; ensures receipt of patient's 3rd party payer information for accuracy in billing; uses IHIS to register patients and order a consultation case; assists the pathologist when indicated by ordering additional special stains, IHC stains, molecular pathology and specialty testing associated with the 2nd opinion; organizes consult slides, blocks and accompanying paperwork; maintains quality assurance spreadsheets; operates computer equipment to produce complex and confidential medical reports, correspondence and documents; answers phones and responds to inquiries from department and medical center staff, pathologists, clinicians, physicians, researchers and attorneys; researches, compiles and analyzes materials; produces mailings for patient consultation reports; returns outside blocks and slides periodically and according to retention policies; works closely with OSU medical center personnel to ensure timely communications to complete accessioning process for patients scheduled for OSU medical center appointments; works closely with pathology core facility staff to ensure accurate accessioning of molecular pathology cases; directs student employees to provide assistance with office tasks and frequent delivery of case to/from the pathologists or to/from the histology lab.

Job Requirements

High School diploma or GED. 2 years of relevant experience required.

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