Employment Type:

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Description:

GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:

The Lab Services Department seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support for four Pathologists, three PA's, two Histology clerks, three Histotechnologists and three Cytotechnologists, including phone coverage. Proofread all dictated report content, formatting and charge codes (Surgical, Non-Gyn Cytology, Hematopathology, Autopsy). Liaison between outside clinics and Courier for on-demand pickups of specimens.

Preparation of all slides, documents and QA materials for three weekly conferences (Breast Care, GI Tumor Board, and Regional Tumor Board). Compiling, packaging, documentation and billing of every case sent for outside expert consultation, outside reference lab testing, or cases requested by outside facilities.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

2 years of relevant experience required, preferably in a healthcare setting.

Medical terminology required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. Composes, types and transcribes correspondence, forms, reports, presentation materials and other written communications as required. Receives and screens visitors and telephone calls and handles general inquiries. Schedules / coordinates meetings, conferences, special events, appointments and travel arrangements. Maintains assigned calendar(s). Establishes and maintains filing systems. Orders and stocks supplies.

Assists with special projects and interdepartmental needs when appropriate. Experience with process improvement or lean philosophy preferred. Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Requires demonstrated proficiency in multi-tasking, flexibility, time management, organization, attention to detail and professionalism. Must be able to work equally well independently and in a team environment. Requires intermediate computer skills with an emphasis on Microsoft Office applications.

Colleagues of Saint Alphonsus Health System enjoy c ompetitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout SAHS and Trinity Health.

Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Saint Alphonsus Health System.

Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are committed to promoting diversity in its workforce and to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We are committed to recruit and retain a diverse staff reflective of the communities we serve. Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.