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CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Identifies, handles, and accessions patient samples requiring laboratory testing. Transports specimens and communicates test results timely and accurately. Maintains required laboratory files and logs system in a neat and accurate manner. Performs specimen processing, such as centrifugation, aliquoting, and volume measurement. Maintains adequate inventory level as per protocol. Participates in the performance improvement processes for the department. Maintains assigned work area in a clean and orderly condition. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification and Licensing:

Not Applicable

Experience:

No previous experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

• Commitment to the University’s core values.

• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions

Register internal and external patient consult cases (primary reads, second opinions) in One-Click/UChart, including personal cases sent for second opinions. Perform grossing for internal, external, and personal consult cases. Communicate with outside facilities to resolve missing information, documentation, and discrepancies on requisitions. Obtain payment information and process payments for self-pay and international consult cases. Maintain documentation of all processed and received payments. Place orders in CoPath for recuts of patient material when only a block is received for consultation. One-Click all Histology, Cytology, Core Lab, and UMMG Clinic requisitions. Process technical work-only cases. Prepare patient cases for testing and analysis. Evaluate collected data to confirm accuracy. Upload original patient material to CoPath and UChart. Review all patient and clinician requests to ensure necessary documentation is received. Manage designated folders in the Pathology Main Inbox. Receive, sort, and track international and external cases received by FedEx and other carriers. Return patient materials (slides, blocks) to originating facilities promptly. Assist patients, clients, and visitors. Maintain a pending list of problem cases. Answer multiple incoming lines and triage questions from outside facilities and clinicians. Assist customers with requested information and resolve pathologist-related issues. Maintain a log of client specimens sent for additional testing, tumor boards, second opinions, and research. Document the return of patient specimens in CoPath. Handle packaging and shipment of slides, blocks, and patient reports to the offsite storage facility (Iron Mountain). Maintain a database of materials sent to Iron Mountain. Resolve patient specimen issues. Work with faculty, residents, and fellows to locate missing specimens requested by pathologists, outside facilities, and clinicians. Other duties as assigned.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H4