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Aultman Health Foundation

LAB SECRETARY - PATHOLOGY

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A Secretary performs office administrative work and provides administrative assistance to an office staff. Organizes files and assists with record keeping and data base management. Manages office calendars and helps to organize office workflow. Provides administrative support for reports and budgets. Documents office expenses. May handle phone inquiries. May help to arrange travel for office staff.

$41,164 / year median in Ohio

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LAB SECRETARY - PATHOLOGY
Aultman Health Foundation - 3.6 Canton, OH Job Details Part-time 1 day ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Laboratory information systems (LIS) Healthcare software applications Full Job Description Position Summary Under the supervision of the Pathology Laboratory Assistant Manager, provides administrative and secretarial support to pathologists, lab management and pathology laboratory staff. Daily responsibilities include answering and directing calls, processing requests for finalized pathology reports, pulling slides and tissue blocks for internal and external requests, documenting and tracking slide and tissue block activity and consult cases, and maintaining departmental records. Performs additional administrative duties necessary to support efficient Pathology laboratory operations. Department Summary The Pathology Laboratory supports patient diagnosis and treatment by providing comprehensive Surgical Pathology, Cytology, and other Pathology laboratory services. The department works closely with physicians, clinical departments, and outside healthcare providers to ensure accurate and timely diagnostic information. Pathologists, laboratory professionals, and support staff work collaboratively to maintain quality, patient safety, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous healthcare, laboratory, or medical-office experience desired. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Department Qualifications Previous Pathology or laboratory experience desired. Skills Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and maintain focus. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Strong typing, computer, and data-entry skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Effective professional, customer service, and telephone communication skills. Ability to work independently and use professional judgment. Ability to communicate professionally and work effectively with pathologists, laboratory management, and staff. Strong attention to detail. Department Skills Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle protected health information appropriately. Ability to accurately retrieve, document, and track pathology reports, slides, and consult cases. Ability to learn and follow Pathology procedures, computer systems, and approved methods for securely transmitting patient information. Ability to learn and use the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other departmental software applications required for daily work. Responsibilities & Expectations Perform duties in an efficient and timely manner in accordance with established procedures. Exercise professional judgment to recognize, prioritize, and facilitate varying tasks and job duties. Answer, screen, and direct calls appropriately. Use High Reliability Organization (HRO) Tools and Tones to communicate effectively and professionally. Type memos, recommendation letters, and other materials as requested. Open, sort, and distribute mail. Organize, scan, copy, file, and maintain departmental paperwork and records. Enter Information Technology help-desk tickets upon request. Maintain patient, employee, and departmental confidentiality. Perform other administrative duties as assigned. Department Responsibilities & Expectations Coordinate meetings and other activities for pathologists. Coordinate consult cases, including status monitoring and follow-up. Respond to requests from outside provider offices by verifying the requester, locating and printing finalized pathology reports, and securely transmitting them through approved email or fax methods. Pull requested slides and tissue blocks for internal reviews and external consult cases. Prepare required consult documentation and correspondence. Document and track slide and tissue block requests, consult cases, status, and return of materials using established logs and procedures. Refile returned slides and tissue blocks in the appropriate storage location. Scan documents into the Lab Information System (LIS). Working Conditions Part-time position working 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during first-shift afternoon hours. Department hours are 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the employee's specific hours scheduled by the Pathology Laboratory Assistant Manager. No regularly scheduled weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities. Position is based at Aultman Main Campus. Work is primarily performed in an office setting within the Pathology Laboratory. Work requires the ability to manage interruptions and changing priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality. Hazardous Exposure Category Category III - Includes tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and Category I tasks are not a condition of employment. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood; body fluids or tissues (although situations can be imagined or hypothesized under which anyone anywhere might encounter potential exposure to body fluids.) Persons who perform these duties are not called upon as part of their employment to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid or to be potentially exposed in some other way. Physical Addendum Demands Frequency Remarks Lifting 0-10 lbs Occasional 10-33% Lifting 10-20 lbs Never Lifting 20-35 lbs Never Lifting 35-50 lbs Never Lifting 50-75 lbs Never Lifting 75-100 lbs Never Lifting over 100 lbs Never Forward Reaching Occasional 10-33% Overhead Reaching Occasional 10-33% Standing Occasional 10-33% Walking Occasional 10-33% Sitting Frequent 34-65% Climbing Never Stairs/Ladder Never Bending/Stooping Never Twisting/Turning Occasional 10-33% Kneeling/Squatting Never Crawling Never Pushing/Pulling 0-10 lbs Occasional 10-33% Pushing/Pulling 10-20 lbs Never Pushing/Pulling 20-35 lbs Never Pushing/Pulling 35-50 lbs Never Pushing/Pulling 50-100 lbs Never Pushing/Pulling over 100 lbs Never Carrying 0-10 lbs Occasional 10-33% Carrying 10-20 lbs Never Carrying 20-35 lbs Never Carrying 35-50 lbs Never Carrying 50-100 lbs Never Carrying over 100 lbs Never Grasping/repetitive sustained Occasional 10-33% Fine motor coordination Frequent 34-65%
Vision:
Near/Far/Color Continuous 66% of the day
Hearing:
ordinary conversation/other Continuous 66% of the day
Location:
Aultman Health Foundation •
LAB - SURGICAL PATHOLOGY
Schedule:
Part Time, Day Shift, 40