OFFICE ASSISTANT III, Day Shift - SURGICAL PATHOLOGY-HISTOLOGY

If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.This is a Stanford Health Care job.A Brief OverviewThe Office Assistant III performs a variety of office support for the department, including telephone reception, reading reports over the telephone to healthcare providers, printing, mailing, faxing and otherwise distributing printed reports; filing and retrieving slides, tissue blocks, and other records; typing letters, manuscripts, miscellaneous reports, requisitions, schedules, and forms. Enters patent demographic and diagnostic data into departmental log books and computer. Edits transcribed reports as directed. Receives and processes autopsy requests. Maintains diagnostic coding system. Receives and processes consultation specimens. Submits information for billing, both for consultation services and hospital services. Plans and completes special projects as assigned.LocationsStanford Health CareWhat you will doEmployees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Service Standards of the Hospital(s).

Answers telephones politely and promptly.

Codes diagnostic reports for research purposes.

Demonstrates commitment to attaining high levels of customer satisfaction.

Edits reports as directed.

Enters patient demographic and diagnostic information in computer systems or departmental logs.

Files all microscopic slides and blocks.

Files reports and prepares for binding.

Forwards calls to medical staff or takes messages.

Greets physicians, hospital staff and patients in a friendly, professional manner.

Pages medical staff for STAT situations.

Prepares and submits billings for hospital services.

Prints and files or distributes reports by mail, fax or interdepartmental mail.

Processes Hospital purchasing and other miscellaneous forms.

Receives specimens for consultation and submits billing for consultation services to appropriate department.

Types letters, manuscripts, schedules, and miscellaneous reports.

Education QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent

Experience QualificationsNone required

Required Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to be detail-oriented and to function with interruptions

Ability to maintain a friendly, helpful attitude under stress

Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive material

Ability to multi-task in a busy environment with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency

Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job

Ability to work as a team player

Ability to work effectively with a minimum of direct supervision

Knowledge of alpha and numeric filing

Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Licenses and CertificationsNone

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Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health

Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

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