Pathology Referral Representative (Laboratory Experience)

The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months of laboratory experience in addition to meeting the other minimum qualificationsJOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIESReceives and releases pathology materials at Reception WindowAssure 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 requestsReceive 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 retrievalPrepare 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 assignedHigh school diploma or equivalent. Three years of office or administrative experience. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.htmlAdditional Information

Requisition ID: 173605

Employment Status: Full-Time

Employee Status: Regular

Work Week: Days

Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 39,000

Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 49,000

Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 59,000

FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay

Fund Type: Hard

Work Location: Onsite

Pivotal Position: No

Referral Bonus Available?: No

Relocation Assistance Available?: No

Science Jobs: No

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