Lab Assistant (103466)

**SECTION 1: Job Summary (Summary of the basic functions of the position)** Provides assistance in the Mohs / Pathology Laboratory. **SECTION 2:** Mohs Lab Duties and Responsibilities (Responsibilities necessary to accomplish job functions) - Prepares Mohs / Excision templates for pt. charts - Assigns a Mohs number / DAF number for each site to be processed in the Mohs Lab with frozen sections - Prepares individual patient maps for all first Stage tissue to be processed in the Mohs Lab - Load slides on stainer - Coverslip slides - Assist with making stage slides during heavy workflow - Assist with copying patient information for stage maps - Type / print / apply labels for Mohs slides - Log stage / slide count information into Mohs log book - Maintain daily stain (H&E and T-Blue) control documentation - Maintain copies of blank Mohs maps for future use - Maintain pre-numbered slides for Mohs / DAF / additional stages - File slides weekly - Prepares embedding slides for next surgery date - Instrument sterilization (as needed) - Adheres to all safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service. - Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization. Pathology Lab Duties and Responsibilities(Responsibilities necessary to accomplish job functions) - Enter pathology results - Sort reports - Enter patient demographics and insurance for outside specimens - Create NGP for outside specimens (if applicable) - Verify patient insurance prior to sending out - Send out slides and reports - Request slides and reports from outside institutions/laboratories - Charge immunofluorescence specimens - Fax reports and paperwork for pathologists (as applicable) - File requisitions and prepare for scanning - Answer telephones - File slides - Enter QA slides in Intellipath - Removes cassettes from embedding center and molds - Remove excess paraffin from cassettes - Load and unload H&E stainer/coverslipper - Deliver slides with corresponding pathology requisitions to pathologist - Collect and line up specimens - Accession specimens in Intellipath - Label specimen containers and requisitions - Adheres to all safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service. - Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization. - Maintain quality control logs. - Wash and chemically clean laboratory dishes - Rotate solutions on H&E stainer **SECTION 3: Experience Requirements** - Minimum one year of work experience in an office, or equivalent combination of education and experience. **SECTION 4: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements** - Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable - Management and organizational skills to support the leadership of this function - Ability to follow or provide verbal & written instructions with sufficient grammar and spelling skills to avoid mistakes or misinterpretations - Interpersonal skills to support customer service, functional, and team mate support needs - Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing - Mathematical and/or analytical ability for basic to intermediate problem solving - Basic to intermediate computer operation - Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook - Specialty knowledge of systems relating to job function - Knowledge of state and federal regulations for this position; general understanding of HIPAA guidelines **SECTION 5: Supervisory Responsibilities:** - This position has no supervisory responsibilities. **Benefits**: - Medical, Dental, & Vision - 401k - PTO & Paid Holidays - Company Paid Life Insurance - Employee Perks Program