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OSF HealthCare

Certified Pathologist Assistant

Pay: $48.60–$57.18/hr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Rockford, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 5 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.

$41,271 / year median in Illinois

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

Total Rewards:

"Your life•our Mission" OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF. Expected pay for this position is $48.60•$57.18/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity.

Overview:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Certified Pathologist Assistant is responsible for preparation, gross description, and dissection of human tissue surgical specimens under the direction and supervision of a licensed, boar certified pathologist. They will ensure the provision of high•quality services in accordance with the Medical Center and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor's degree in science (Biology, Chemistry) Completion of NAACLS accredited

Pathologist Assistant Program Licensure/ Certification:

ASCP Certification (PA•Pathologist Assistant) or must obtain within 1 year of hire

Other Skills/ Knowledge:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Master's degree

Licensure/ Certification:

ASCP Certification (HT•Histotechnician) or ASCP Certification (HTL-Histotechnologist) OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.