Pathology Support Coordinator

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review select cases for accuracy of tissue request and escalate to PA’s when needed, complete accurate data entry.
• Assist other PSCs in resolving issues with their cases and provide feedback on the quality of their work.
• Ensure that necessary notes and holds are placed on cases for non-conforming samples, discrepancies and/or missing information so that timely follow-up by the Customer Care team is made.
• Compose professional emails/faxes using proper grammar and spelling to communicate with other departments for case escalation and/or case status updates.
• Perform outbound calls to pathology labs for specimen information (confirmation of accession numbers, specimen locations, pathology fax numbers, address confirmation, etc
• Attend interdepartmental meetings if needed and provide feedback on the current process or workflow. Monitor errors and metrics for all tissue cases
• This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and have an access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job
• Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire.
• Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
• 2+ years of medical industry related experience.
• Previous computer experience is required.
• Previous data entry experience is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Trained on all product types and able to accession with high accuracy and efficiency consistently.
• Ability to handle most escalations, discrepancies, and holds.
• Firm understanding and knowledgeable in all aspects of the Accessioning process and SOPs
• Typing speed of at least 45wpm with high accuracy
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to use good judgment
• Ability to perform required duties with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Positive attitude and ability to work well with others

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review select cases for accuracy of tissue request and escalate to PA’s when needed, complete accurate data entry.
• Assist other PSCs in resolving issues with their cases and provide feedback on the quality of their work.
• Ensure that necessary notes and holds are placed on cases for non-conforming samples, discrepancies and/or missing information so that timely follow-up by the Customer Care team is made.
• Compose professional emails/faxes using proper grammar and spelling to communicate with other departments for case escalation and/or case status updates.
• Perform outbound calls to pathology labs for specimen information (confirmation of accession numbers, specimen locations, pathology fax numbers, address confirmation, etc
• Attend interdepartmental meetings if needed and provide feedback on the current process or workflow. Monitor errors and metrics for all tissue cases
• This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and have an access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job
• Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire.
• Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
• 2+ years of medical industry related experience.
• Previous computer experience is required.
• Previous data entry experience is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Trained on all product types and able to accession with high accuracy and efficiency consistently.
• Ability to handle most escalations, discrepancies, and holds.
• Firm understanding and knowledgeable in all aspects of the Accessioning process and SOPs
• Typing speed of at least 45wpm with high accuracy
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to use good judgment
• Ability to perform required duties with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Positive attitude and ability to work well with others