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Day
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Monday-Friday
Shift Start Time
8:30 AM
5:00 PM
Regular
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The Pathology Medical Secretary role works directly with patient records using the electronic health records (EHR) system. Responsibilities include reviewing and editing medical and grammatical terminology of patient reports ensuring accuracy and completeness, and performing all pathology administrative duties. This role uses anatomic and laboratory computer application systems to create pathology cases, enter and maintain information on the case, perform slide maintenance including transport to other locations, and identify and assign appropriate ICD10 codes for pathology billing. The role reports directly to the Laboratory Business Operations Manager.
Experience
- 2 years’ experience in administrative role
Preferred Qualifications
- Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Thorough knowledge of Medical Terminology including body parts and surgical procedures
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- ICD10 Pathology coding knowledge
- Knowledge of Epic, Beaker, Sunquest computer applications preferred
- Prior medical secretary/transcriptionist experience or completion of medical administrative assistant/secretary program
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
Certification Summary
- No professional certifications required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Customer service orientation
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Detail oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills
- Personal adaptability
Job Responsibilities
- Retrieves, compiles and enters data to be included in report templates, readying the case for pathologist review.
- Review pathology reports and assign ICD-10 codes for all Pathology diagnoses to ensure accurate billing.
- Files and retrieves reports, slides and blocks.
- Facilitates retrieval of pathology material at the request of pathologists to assist in diagnosis, second opinion consultations and/or continued care and treatment both within Children’s Healthcare or to other healthcare systems while maintaining HIPAA compliance in all aspects of incoming requests/inquiries.
- Prepares laboratory slides, blocks and reports for transport for consults and assures return of same when consult is completed.
- Field customer service-related duties with respect to Anatomic Pathology/laboratory inquiries; maintenance of all office files/records and system documentation according to department policy.
- Answers telephones, takes messages accurately, screens calls, and directs calls to appropriate personnel.
- Coordinates/schedules meetings and conferences.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
2220 North Druid Hills Road
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