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Vancouver Clinic offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, long term disability, health savings account, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and multiple supplemental benefits (voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, legal services, etc.). The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of anatomic pathology laboratory processes and be able to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, and referral laboratories.

Vancouver Clinic is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Pathology Coordinator to support the daily administrative function of our Pathology department. This role is essential in maintaining, evaluating, and providing accurate medical pathology documentation. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of anatomic pathology laboratory processes and be able to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, and referral laboratories.Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:30am to 6:00pm. This position is on site in the Pathology Laboratory Padden Parkway.Hiring Range: $24/hr to $29/hr depending on experienceEssential Functions and Responsibilities <ul><li>Prepare and format pathology reports; review grossing dictation and description reporting.</li><li>Manage sending/receiving slides and tissue blocks to other laboratories; track outstanding specimens and tissue blocks for retrieval</li><li>Confirm billing codes against patient charts in EPIC; resolve billing errors and assist Pathologists with code identification</li><li>Perform internal pre-authorization process by submitting requests to the referral team</li><li>Transcribe pathology report dictations from Pathologists</li><li>Ensure accuracy and completeness of all pathology reports</li></ul>Skills and Abilities <ul><li>Proficient in medical terminology</li><li>Accurate keyboarding skills (50-60 WPM minimum).</li><li>Scribe / transcription skills.</li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of patient information</li></ul> Education and Experience <ul><li>Associate's degree in biology or related field (preferred)</li><li>Medical transcription and reporting experience (required)</li><li>Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office applications (required)</li><li>Billing and coding experience (preferred)</li><li>Minimum two years of experience in a Clinical or Anatomic Pathology Lab (strongly preferred)</li><li>EPIC Beaker experience (preferred)</li></ul>Pay Range: $23.55 - $32.97The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work required in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of those assigned to this job.We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program. Eligibility for benefits is dependent on factors such as position type and FTE. Benefit-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month following one month of employment. Vancouver Clinic offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, long term disability, health savings account, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and multiple supplemental benefits (voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, legal services, etc.). We also offer a 401k retirement plan, along with an employer matching contribution up to 4%. Compensation packages and time off programs vary and are dependent on factors such as department, position type, primary work state and FTE. Contact your Recruiter for full information. Vancouver Clinic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Vancouver Clinic does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.Vancouver Clinic is an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Offers are contingent on successful completion of background screen and immunization requirements.

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Vancouver Clinic

Pathology Coordinator / Scribe

Administrative Skills

Billing

Biology

Clinical Pathology

Communication Skills

Detail Oriented

Documentation

Epic Beaker (Laboratory)

Epic Systems

Laboratory

Medical Billing

Medical Terminology

Organizational Skills

Pathology

Patient Charts

Patient Confidentiality

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holidays; working at multiple laboratory or hospital sites; traveling between laboratories and sites by stairs, elevator, tram, shuttle or other means; exposure to blood and body fluids, chemical hazards, radiation; working in a somewhat noisy and crowded environment; wearing gloves and other Personal Protective Equipment for long periods of time; experiencing occasional temperature control problems in building. Forty-five credit hours of college level chemical or biological courses and two years of experience as a Laboratory Assistant in a clinical laboratory; Medical Lab Assistant certification preferred (CLMA(AMT) or equivalent); Job Related Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Competencies):

Department Overview:
This position provides technical support to complete laboratory testing for OHSU hospital and CHH-2 clinic patients. The person in this position is authorized to perform moderately complex testing in the following areas: chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, issuing blood products, assisting in bone marrow collection and slide staining. The person provides support to transfuse patients safely, maintain and monitor the blood product inventory, document all transactions relating to blood product movement and use. Specimen processing, test performance, and result reporting is performed independently after appropriate training. Supervisory review of results is required in the case of unusual/complex results, procedural problems, or when dictated by policy or procedure.  The person filling this position will be of professional demeanor and perform their duties with an attitude which will best serve the clients of the department. These clients will be internal and external to Clinical Pathology (CP) and Anatomical Pathology (AP).

Function/Duties of Position:
Performs data entry and sample processing of samples received for testing (CP & AP)<ul><li style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'verdana' , 'geneva'">Checks accuracy of specimens, requisitions, and labels.</li><li style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'verdana' , 'geneva'">Performs computer entry in EPIC, test request and billing functions.</li><li style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'verdana' , 'geneva'">Accurately labels samples, requisitions, and appropriate specimen containers</li><li style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'verdana' , 'geneva'">Ensures that all samples are logged in to the lab and triaged in a timely manner</li><li style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'verdana' , 'geneva'">Centrifuges samples and transfers to appropriately labeled containers</li><li style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'verdana' , 'geneva'">Directs samples to technologists and testing areas or stores samples for future testing.</li><li style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'verdana' , 'geneva'">Notifies technologists or appropriate lab when priority work is received</li></ul>Bone marrow bench duties<ul><li style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'verdana' , 'geneva'">­Manages schedules appointments for bone marrow assists.</li><li style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'verdana' , 'geneva'">­Performs bone marrow assistance at the bedside for physicians performing bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, according to written procedures.</li><li style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'verdana' , 'geneva'">­Observes the aspiration, determines if the specimen is adequate, prepares slides, prepares, or preserves specimens for additional testing as needed.</li><li style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'verdana' , 'geneva'">­Prepares and ensures all “Kit Tests” and processed and sent out to performing Labs.</li></ul>Blood product duties<ul><li style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'verdana' , 'geneva'">­Assist with maintaining and managing an adequate inventory of perishable blood products and ensuring that excessive waste does not occur. Monitor products stored in refrigerators and incubators.</li><li style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'verdana' , 'geneva'">­Choose appropriate blood products for patients based on urgency of need, available inventory, lab results, and therapeutic requirements. Consult with Medical Technologist, as necessary.</li><li style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'verdana' , 'geneva'">­Issue and return blood products according to SOP and documenting in computer system. Respond appropriately to alerts.</li><li style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'verdana' , 'geneva'">­Document transactions involving blood products correctly and legibly.</li><li style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'verdana' , 'geneva'">­Document proper temperature and appearance of blood products during storage and while in transit.</li><li style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'verdana' , 'geneva'">­Participate in Quality Assurance activities as assigned.</li><li style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'verdana' , 'geneva'">­Calibrate equipment as assigned.</li><li style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'verdana' , 'geneva'">­Organize, check for accuracy, and report blood product usage statistics as assigned.</li></ul>Laboratory testing duties<ul><li style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'verdana' , 'geneva'">­Performs urine dipsticks and centrifuges urines for microscopy.</li><li style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'verdana' , 'geneva'">­Performs kit testing for example, strep A, urine hCG.</li><li style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'verdana' , 'geneva'">Performs testing with accuracy, speed, and efficiency, using the Beckman Coulter AU700, Beckman Coulter Access2, and Sysmex XN instruments. ­ </li><li style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'verdana' , 'geneva'">Follows written procedures and policies. ­ </li><li style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'verdana' , 'geneva'">Other laboratory duties as needed </li></ul> 

Required Qualifications:
<ul><li style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'verdana' , 'geneva'">A Certificate or associate degree from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician training program; OR </li><li style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'verdana' , 'geneva'">Completion of a certified Laboratory Assistant training program which includes 45 credit hours in chemistry or biological science, plus one year experience in a clinical laboratory; Medical Lab Assistant certification preferred (CLMA(AMT)or equivalent); OR </li><li style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'verdana' , 'geneva'">Forty-five credit hours of college level chemical or biological courses and two years of experience as a Laboratory Assistant in a clinical laboratory; Medical Lab Assistant certification preferred (CLMA(AMT) or equivalent);</li></ul>Job Related Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Competencies):<ul><li style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'verdana' , 'geneva'">General knowledge of laboratory terminology, equipment, material, techniques, regulations, and safety. </li><li style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'verdana' , 'geneva'">Skills in handling laboratory specimens, record keeping, and laboratory equipment.</li><li style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'verdana' , 'geneva'"> Skill in using different computer systems, including word processing, dedicated LIS/HIS, EMR, etc. </li><li style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'verdana' , 'geneva'">Ability to follow written and oral instructions accurately and operate and maintain standard laboratory equipment. </li><li style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'verdana' , 'geneva'">Ability to work independently, within established guidelines to adjust to rapidly changing priorities and apply critical thinking skills. </li></ul>

Preferred Qualifications:
<ul><li>Certification as a Medical Laboratory Assistant - CLMA, AMT, ASCP or equivalent </li></ul>

Additional Details:
Positions in the laboratory and environs may require working flexible schedules including nights weekends andholidays; working at multiple laboratory or hospital sites; traveling between laboratories and sites by stairs, elevator, tram, shuttle or other means; exposure to blood and body fluids, chemical hazards, radiation; working in a somewhat noisy and crowded environment; wearing gloves and other Personal Protective Equipment for long periods of time; experiencing occasional temperature control problems in building.

Why apply to OHSU?:
We are Oregon's only public academic health center.

In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

All are welcome.

OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu

Oregon Health & Science University

Laboratory Technical Assistant

Accounts Payable

Calendar Management

Centrifuge

Certified Medical Assistant

Chemistry

Clinical Laboratory

Computer Systems

Consulting

Data Entry

Electronic Medical Records

Equipment Maintenance/Repair

Healthcare

Higher Education

Hospital

Hospital Systems

Inventory Management

Laboratory Equipment

Laboratory Testing

Medical Assistance

Medical Treatment

Medical Waste

Microscopy

Patient Care

Performance Analysis

Performance Testing

Precision Testing

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Product Documentation

Public Health

Quality Assurance

Record Keeping

Regulations

Sample/Specimen Processing

Schedule Development

Specimens/Samples

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Statistics

Technical Support

Testing

Time Management

Training Program

Training/Teaching

Word Processing

Writing Skills

[AW]-iCims

As a member of The US Oncology Network, one of the nation's largest community-based cancer treatment and research networks, Compass Oncology participates in leading-edge clinical trials through US Oncology research, which has helped develop 89 FDA approved cancer therapies. If you are a dedicated, team-oriented, patient-centered individual looking for an opportunity where you are proud of what you do, work hard, have fun, want to learn and go home at the end of the day knowing you made a difference in the lives of our patients; Compass Oncology is the place for you!

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Overview:
<img alt="Compass Oncology" height="151" src="https://theusoncologynetwork.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=46&hashed=137200820" width="222"/>It may sound cliché, but it is true. A career taking care of cancer patients is a calling for most all of us. It's much more than a job. Each of us has a unique story that brought us to Compass Oncology, but those stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment. No matter the role, each Compass team member serves in, the goal is the same: to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients. If this sounds like you, please reach out to us. We can't wait to hear your story. Compass Oncology, the largest multi-specialty medical oncology practice in the Pacific Northwest, is looking for a Medical Assistant who will float between our Oregon clinic's. Working as part of our Oncology team that is on the cutting edge of cancer care and treatment, our Medical Assistants play a crucial role in the daily patient flow, assisting a specific Physician/APP. Assisting with rooming patients, taking vitals, and communications on behalf of the provider, our MA’s play a crucial role in the Cancer Care Continuum. An energetic individual with Oncology or Specialty experience will find the most success in this role. If you are a dedicated, team-oriented, patient-centered individual looking for an opportunity where you are proud of what you do, work hard, have fun, want to learn and go home at the end of the day knowing you made a difference in the lives of our patients; Compass Oncology is the place for you!  Employment Type: Per Diem, up to 20 hours per week (Typically two 8-hour shifts)Location: This position is a float position that will require travel between OR clinic's. Salary Range:$21.09-$35.65 Per Hour **Final offer amounts are determined by a review of the candidate’s applicable experience and qualifications, as well as, internal employee equity considerations.Job Scope: Under direct supervision, assists physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment.  Promotes efficient patient flow and patient care (i.e. exams, and procedures). Performs clinic support tasks including miscellaneous clerical tasks, answering phones, and maintaining physician’s schedule. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment room as appropriate.</li><li>Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.</li><li>Obtains all necessary patient records as required by physician prior to treatment or procedures.</li><li>Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed.</li><li>Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested.</li><li>Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, including but not limited to, hormones and biological growth factors.</li><li>Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.</li><li>Processes instruments and equipment as needed.</li><li>Answers patient telephone calls for referral to physician or nurse/pharmacist.</li><li>Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as required or directed by physicians.</li><li>Schedules patient tests, procedures and hospital admissions and schedules appointments to follow-upon test results, as applicable.</li><li>Obtains new patient records and previous test results, x-rays, scans, etc.</li><li>Performs other administrative duties, i.e. typing, filing faxing reception, etc, as requested by supervisor or physician.</li></ul>

Qualifications:
Education:<ul><li>High school graduate or equivalent.</li><li>Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred.</li><li>Current CPR certification required.</li></ul>Experience/Training: <ul><li>Minimum (1-3) years of experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant, preferred.</li><li>Phlebotomy experience preferred.</li></ul> More About The Company Compass Oncology team brings together leading cancer experts in the fields of surgical, medical and radiation oncology, pathology and palliative care to provide the most comprehensive cancer care possible and an even more cohesive patient experience. In addition, the majority of our physicians specialize in particular cancer types, bringing a heightened level of expertise to our patients. If you are a dedicated, team-oriented, patient-centered individual looking for an opportunity where you are proud of what you do, work hard, have fun, want to learn and go home at the end of the day knowing you made a difference in the lives of our patients; Compass Oncology is the place for you! As a member of The US Oncology Network, one of the nation's largest community-based cancer treatment and research networks, Compass Oncology participates in leading-edge clinical trials through US Oncology research, which has helped develop 89 FDA approved cancer therapies. We serve the Portland and Vancouver communities with clinical offices located throughout the metro area. To learn more about Compass Oncology and its daily mission, please visit our website at <a href="https://compassoncology.com/" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">https://compassoncology.com/</a> Our Benefits: When you feel supported, both from a health and financial wellness perspective, you have the energy and motivation to make good things happen — whether it is caring for patients, caring for yourself and your family, or giving back to your community. That’s why Compass Oncology offers a full suite of competitive benefits that support your physical, mental and financial well-being. From health and wellness programs, to retirement education and plans, we give you the tools to make great choices for your health and financial wellbeing now and in the future.For benefit-eligible employees who work 20 hours or greater, we proudly offer the following:<ul><li style="color:black">Medical , Dental, Vision, Life and Disability</li><li style="color:black">HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts</li><li style="color:black">Critical Illness, Hospital, and Legal Plans</li><li style="color:black">PTO and Holiday Plans</li><li style="color:black">Retirement Savings Plans</li><li style="color:black">Robust Wellness Program and Incentives</li><li style="color:black">EAP</li><li style="color:black">Perks</li><li style="color:black">Jeans Fridays!</li></ul>For more details: <a href="https://www.compassoncology.com/about-compass/careers" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">Compass Employee Benefits</a> The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be present at the employee site during regularly scheduled business hours and regularly required to sit or stand and talk or hear. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Work will involve in-person interaction with co-workers and management and/or clients. Work may require minimal travel by automobile to office sites.

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