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Job Title: Pathology Transcriber, Full-timeLocation: Teaneck, NJDepartment: HistologyFLSA Status: Non-ExemptPosition Summary: Accurately transcribes medical/pathology dictation from Dictaphone system, answer phones, prepare material for additional testing, consultation and legal cases; file and pull slides when needed.Requirements:Education: High School diploma or equivalent required and Medical Secretarial School or equivalent.Skills: Excellent typing skills, working knowledge of dictation equipment and personal computers (medical and pathology terminology essential)Experience: Prior experience in medical/pathology transcription is required.Essential Functions of the Job:* Answers phone in a clear, concise and professional manner. Takes and relays accurate messages.* Answers questions from patients, visitors, vendors and staff in a courteous manner.* Reports confidential patient diagnoses to physicians in a professional manner. Faxes reports to offices.* Maintains confidentiality of patient information and complies with communications code.* Accurately transcribes reports of pathology specimens from dictation in a timely manner.* Operates and maintains dictation, transcription, computer and photocopy equipment.* Files pathology reports, requisition slips and microscopic slides. Copies and distributes reports. Uploads appropriate final reports to hospital information system (HIS).* Compiles Radiology reports and films, Pathology reports and slides (and/or blocks) and forwards for outside consultation.* Prepares, sends and receives blocks and slides for referral lab testing.* Acts as an Administrative Assistant to Pathologists.* Follows departmental and Hospital policies and procedures, including Universal Precautions, safety, Hospital and Laboratory policies and procedures.* Maintains a clean and orderly work area.* Cooperates with laboratory staff to achieve laboratory goals and maintains good employee relations, interdepartmental relations and public relations.* Performs related duties as assigned.

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