Laboratory Assistant, Pathology

Description

New England Dermatology & Laser Center has been providing dermatology care to the greater Springfield community for over 70 years. We are growing and looking for a Pathology Laboratory Assistant with a conscientious work ethic to join our busy specialty practice.  Primary duties include processing incoming and outgoing specimens, maintaining specimen filing system, assisting laboratory staff and pathologists, ensuring laboratory and surgical exam room supplies are adequate to provider need and performing general laboratory support duties.

Schedule:   Part-time Days Tu-Th 8:00a-5pm; 1-hour non-paid lunch daily.   Overtime and scheduling flexibility may be required to accommodate operational needs. 

Location:  In-person; Springfield pathology lab

This position reports to the Manager, Surgical Center & Aesthetics.  

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• 401(k)  Employer contribution (3% safe harbor + profit sharing)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free parking

Requirements

Education High school diploma or GED plus additional specialized training in laboratory processes required. 

Licensure/Certification CPR Certification preferred.

Experience 1-3 years prior work experience in a pathology laboratory, dermatology, customer service or medical office experience preferred. 

Skills --See also Essential Function   Estimate

Professional,   courteous, flexible, team player who interacts well with fellow coworkers and   works well independently and as part of a team. Accuracy, attention to detail,   efficiency, initiative, conscientious   work ethics, good judgment & follow-through. Constant monitoring of workflow.   Ability to prioritize, multi-task and troubleshoot. Proficiency with practice management,   laboratory, EHR and Microsoft Office software programs. Knowledge of instrument   cleaning/sterilization and care. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology related   to dermatology and related disorders for dermatology related conditions.  Verbal & written communication   skills. Some in-person patient   interaction. Internal and external   client dealings require courtesy and tact.  Ability   to communicate with physicians and mid-level providers and external   healthcare providers. Able to   multi-task and perform mathematical calculations. Accurate spelling, grammar, punctuation and   proofing. Ability to maintain   confidentiality. Ability to sit in a   standard secretarial chair, use a standard computer, keyboard, monitor and   mouse for extended periods of time. Ability to work under pressure to meet the standard 24-hour turnaround   time. Routine work includes working   with chemical/biohazardous material. All safety policies and practices are to be followed and are a   condition of employment. Reacts calmly and efficiently in emergent   situations. Laboratory results and data are   confidential and must be shared on a need-to-know basis only with appropriate   New England Dermatology & Laser Center staff or requesting laboratory. Overtime and scheduling flexibility may be required to accommodate operational needs.