GENERAL SUMMARY:
Using highly specified standard work, accessions anatomic pathology cases by typing
clinical history into information systems, and printing cassettes. Triages and tracks a
variety of cases and materials. Must be able to transcribe Pathology reports using
laboratory information systems with a high degree of accuracy. Requires rapid data entry
with good spelling and grammar, proofreading for accuracy and completeness, and
follow-up as needed with customers for missing information. Candidates must have the
ability to code diagnoses into the Lab and patient information systems.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accession surgical cases that arrive in the Pathology laboratory by routine referral,
as well as outside surgical pathology consults and occasionally outside autopsy
reports. Preparation includes typing demographics from surgical request forms
from OR or clinics, typing clinical history, assigning pathologist, entering billing
information, making corrections, typing addendums, revising and correcting
reports.
Collate and transport slides and reports for members of the Pathology staff.
Print surgical batch and discard logs.
Triage and track specimens. Rehabilitate specimens if necessary and call to obtain
any missing information. Participates in process improvements to track and
reduce defects.
Receive and screen phone calls in a polite and helpful manner and following
policies on the proper method for release of information.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Requires a high school diploma or GED.
Must demonstrate proficiency in accurate and rapid data entry with good spelling,
grammar, and proofreading skills.
Competency to learn and use information systems and dictating equipment.
Familiarity with medical terminology and anatomic terms strongly preferred.
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Under the leadership of President and CEO Robert G. Riney, Henry Ford Health is a $6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sites including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and other healthcare retail. Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one of the nation's oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region's major academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding and remaining Michigan's fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant in medical education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses, pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians. visitHenryFord.com.
Benefits
Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program (Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
