Pathology Office Administrative Assistant Located at Miami Valley Hospital's Histology Department (Dayton, OH) Full-Time Day Shift (8:30 AM-5:00 PM)
Position Summary:
The Pathology Office Administrative Assistant performs various administrative tasks to support Valley Pathology and CompuNet caregivers located at Miami Valley Hospital.
Responsibilities:
Attend to requests for loan of Slide/Block to outside entities. Attend to materials related to Pathologists requesting Outside Consultation as per office protocol. Open and distribute US Mail and Inter-office Mail. Track Slide Send-Outs and Returns. Answer and respond to phone calls in a courteous and efficient manner. Transfer phone calls involving complex questions and problems to appropriate personnel. Assist with faxing, copying, and processing any Pathology documents as requested. Comply with all company, department, and regulatory policies and procedures. Promote positive communications with patients, clients, coworkers and affiliated hospital staff. Organize and purge files as needed. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Able to work in a fast-paced Medical office environment. Must be a high school graduate or equivalent, preferably with additional medical terminology and computer skills. Must be proficient in data entry. Proficiency in appropriate department functions must be demonstrated after initial training. Good oral and written communication skills are essential. Good customer service skills are also required. Physical & Safety Demands: Effectively organize and prioritize work in response to changing needs of Pathologists. Good communication skills and ability to work productively with others. Exercise sound reasoning ability and good independent judgment. Daily involvement with confidential information and data. Possible exposure to hazardous and biohazard materials. Be familiar with and adhere to safety, ergonomic, and health policies of the Company. Comply with all PPE requirements when in the laboratory or other biohazard areas. Complete required safety training and health evaluations in a timely manner. Anticipate safety hazards, act upon unsafe situations and promote safety awareness.
