Instructional Support Assistant - Anatomic Pathology

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Job Description - Instructional Support Assistant - Anatomic Pathology Support (2504033)

Instructional Support Assistant - Anatomic Pathology Support

A Instructional Support Assistant in Anatomic Pathology plays a vital role in providing essential organization and support for the department. The incumbent may perform diverse tasks to keep the pathology office running smoothly, including data management, communication, administrative support, documentation, and ensuring proper handling/tracking of incoming and outgoing pathology material.

• Manage requests for second opinions as it pertains to anatomic pathology.
• Process material movement:
  Record all material flows maintaining a detailed audit trail.
• Referral testing:
  Utilize multiple reference laboratories for ancillary tests.
• Transcription:
  Enter test findings into the Anatomic Pathology Laboratory Information System (LIS), maintain databases, and update records within the LIS.
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  Compose high-quality professional email correspondence.
• Registration: receive and process consult materials from external institutions, as well as internal specimen (cytology / autopsy).
• Calendar management:
  Schedule patient (FNA) appointments and manage Anatomic Pathology conference room.
• Communication:
  Handle high volume phone calls and respond to inquiries from hospital staff, physicians, external vendors, and patients.
• Generate accession logs throughout the day and prepare corresponding case folders for specimens received.
• Distribute and process daily mail.
• Purge material with meticulous care for conversion to digital files.
• Read and adhere to hospital/departmental policies.

• Required: Associate Degree. Knowledge of medical terminology. Customer service experience. Excellent verbal communication skills. Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Outlook for scheduling and email management, Word for creating and editing documents, and Excel for basic data tracking. Proficient in fast and accurate data entry, and proofreading/editing skills. Personable and professional demeanor. Must be able to lift 20lbs.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree. Customer service experience in a Healthcare setting.

Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. For full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (within two weeks of the posting date).

If no candidate is selected during the initial review, additional applications will be considered; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimum two weeks after the initial posting date. If no candidate is identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting may close for review and possibly be reposted at a later date.

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• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position may be designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine’s Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4-panel drug screen*
• Meet regulatory requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

* The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

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