Coordinator/Laboratory Assistant

Coordinator/Laboratory Assistant

Primary Purpose:
Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Director, performs a variety of administrative and laboratory duties for Pacific Oral Pathology Laboratory (POPL).
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate daily business operations of the laboratory including accurately entering cases, verifying/auditing patient demographic information including maintaining emailed radiographic and CBCT images, and clinical photographs to be saved with case.
• Send completed pathology reports to contributing clinicians and consulting pathologists; assist pathologists with contributing clinicians and staff personnel interaction regarding biopsy reports and services.
• Prepare business office related forms for accounts payable, include pathologist expense reimbursement.
• Communicate professionally and courteously with contributing doctors, staff personnel, other medical facilities and patients including insurance/billing questions.
• Ordering/maintaining all necessary laboratory inventory.
• Coordinate maintenance and certifications of laboratory equipment to include microscope and fume hoods.
• Biopsy kit preparation including maintaining stock of biopsy bottles and mailing items, kit preparation, and mail-out to contributors as requested.
• Receipt of biopsy mailers (USPS, FedEx) and login of specimens with accession number to be assigned.
• File slides and blocks after cases are signed out.
• Coordinate proper storage/disposal of accessioned blocks and slides as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Director.

Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge of:

• Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel.
  
  

Ability to:

• Operate laboratory equipment.
• Work with hazardous materials.
• Record and communicate results clearly and accurately.
• Utilize database system for entering, exporting, printing, billing and research

Experience:

• Minimum one-year administrative support experience

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of:

• Medical diagnostic coding system (i.e. ICD-10) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) helpful
• Medical and dental terminology helpful
  
  

Ability to:

• Ability to professionally communicate with employees and the public and provide a high level of customer service.
• Maintain precise attention to detail.
• Maintain high level of confidentiality of information.
• Manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Work well independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, a proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations, and a commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion.
• Effectively organize and prioritize work while maintaining flexibility for shifting priorities.
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Position requires standing during the majority of working hours; occasional sitting; frequent use of computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone.
• Occasional lifting up to 15 pounds.

Hiring Range: 33.36

Background Check Statement:
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.



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