Histology Accession Clerk- Reference Services

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Performs daily receiving and accessioning activities of outside blocks and/ or slides for histology staining and/ or pathologist interpretation, including managing the material until returned to the client. Problem solving, emailing, interdepartmental communication required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Receive specimens, verify against manifests/ logs received. - Perform data entry login of patient information, specimen information, and/or test(s) orders into computer system. - Print slide labels and affix to designated slides. - Scan requisitions and all related paperwork, into the scan system. - Review specimen requisitions against data entry of requisition information, for accuracy, documents errors noted and forward documentation to supervisor, and correct errors found. - Communicate with client and/ or appropriate PathGroup team regarding discrepancies or problems that require resolution. - Deliver labeled slides promptly to histology lab staff for staining and/ or scanning. - Manage temporary filing of client slides and/ or blocks and retrieve slides and blocks as needed. - Manage the return of slides and blocks to client for permanent filing. - Answer departmental ph...