Anatomic Pathology Administrative Assistant

Summary : The Greer Group is seeking an Anatomic Pathology Administrative Assistant for our healthcare client in Henderson, NC.

Job Description :

• The Anatomic Pathology Administrative Assistant is responsible for secretarial functions, providing support to facilitate smooth operation of assigned locations.
• Provides support to the Pathologist, Medical Director, and Leadership Team.
• Ensures that specimens are properly collected and identified prior to transport.
• Resolves most specimen problems independently in a timely manner and documents appropriately.
• Follows protocols when packaging for transport or processing specimens.
• Completes necessary computer entries with minimal errors.
• Questions test orders that appear to be inappropriate by asking nursing or physician office staff for clarification.
• Performs routine and timely maintenance of cryostats at facilities.
• Schedules cryostat visits when indicated and at times that minimally interrupt routine activities.
• Ensures correct and in date stains and supplies are available for frozen sections.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining PAR levels of supplies so as to never run out or need emergency deliveries.
• Demonstrates flexibility and works cooperatively with supervisory staff and coworkers to help ensure smooth transitions to new work models and / or integration of new procedures, instrumentation, workspace, etc.
• Cooperative and flexible with schedule and shift changes.
• Is able to stay late when needed and works with supervisor to schedule time off at optimal times when possible.
• Promotes teamwork.
• Works cooperatively with supervisors and staff. Displays courteous behavior that is respectful of coworkers and others.
• Recognizes issues, problems or opportunities and determines whether action is needed.
• Evaluates options by considering implications and consequences. Informs management of status of problem situations.
• Correctly prioritizes work.
• Organizes workload in efficient manner to allow for completion of multiple tasks and varying workload.
• Maintains a neat, clean, organized, and well-stocked work area.
• Uses spare time productively to perform tasks beneficial to the location.
• Effectively works with others in a way that is productive.
• Exhibits active communication with customers. Customers include patients, physicians, office staff, outreach staff and other departments within the system.
• Effectively interacts by voice, written, or electronic means.
• Exhibits active communication with coworkers and Pathology management (includes supervisors, managers, directors, and pathologists).
• Demonstrates a friendly, helpful telephone manner.
• Routinely identifies self upon answering or initiating calls.
• Serves as a resource to others. Is usually able to assist those in need. Is identified by others as a positive employee.
• Is responsive to requests from others. Promptly responds to phone calls, voice mails, emails, and personal requests for information or assistance.
30+ days ago