Job description

The Distribution Assistant is responsible for sustaining consistent flow in and out of the distribution area. This position performs a wide variety of distribution processes to include: distribution of cases to Pathologists, completion of requested shipments, follow-up of Distribution's departmental responsibilities, and other duties as assigned and required following approved Standard Operating Procedures.

Shift: Monday to Friday, 10:30pm - 7:00am

Job Responsibilities

• Scans slides into LIS. Accurately match slides with paperwork generated by LIS, and sort in a timely manner.
• Maintains pathologist workload by accurately balancing jar counts within LIS.
• Monitors and ensures that the most up-to-date pathologist vacation calendar, pathologist licensing report (obtained from credentialing), are readily available at each station.
• Delivers all slides to pathologist in a timely manner.
• E-mails client services of pending discrepancy cases in distribution.
• Images, sorts and delivers all slides received from our IHC department in a timely manner.
• Receives, verifies, unpacks, and stores supplies in designated work areas within distribution.
• Communicates when supplies are needed in distribution.
• Is aware and knowledgeable of sendoff rules when sending cases offsite to other facilities.
• Notifies other distribution employees of special requests from multiple departments, such as: Pathologists, Accessioning, PA's, and Client services. Also, responsible to complete, and respond to requests in a timely manner.
• Documents all quality issues within daily distribution worksheet and communicates any quality issue that may arise.
• Communicates necessary information to PA's and/or Accessioning leads when discrepancies arise.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information concerning patients, physicians, employees, clients, vendors, and the company.
• Reports all concerns of test quality and/or patient or employee safety to a Supervisor or Safety Officer.
• Has a good understanding and working knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems including Autoassign and Novopath.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor of Science in biology or related field preferred.
• Prior experience in the medical field preferred.
• Demonstrated skills and high level of attention to detail in technical data interpretation and ability to troubleshoot.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and general working knowledge of Internet for business use.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Manual dexterity to use common laboratory equipment and perform sterile techniques as required.

Visual acuity (including color discrimination) and analytical skill to distinguish fine detail.

• Ability to tolerate extensive periods seated and/or standing.
• Must possess ability to perform repetitive motion.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• May have exposure to extreme temperatures, high noise levels, fumes and bio-hazardous material/chemicals including formalin in the lab environment.
• May be required to handle blood-borne pathogens and general laboratory reagents; handle live human specimens, tissues, and bodily fluid.

At Inform Diagnostics, we celebrate, support, and thrive on our differences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.
This description only includes the general content for this job and does not restrict the company from assigning or reassigning duties or responsibilities at any time.

Job Type: Full-time

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