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Overview
Texas oncology is looking for a lab tech aid-administrative assistant to join our team!this position will support the carrolton locationTexas oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across texas and southeastern oklahomaOur founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearbyOur mission is still the same today-at texas oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve `more breakthroughsMore victories.` ® in their fight against cancerToday, texas oncology treats half of all texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.
Why work for us?
Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead texas oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in texasWe offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, a generous pto program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.
The position is a dual role with equal responsibilities in the laboratory and administrative duties to support in the preparation of patient tissue specimens for the pathologists` microscopic examination and reportingThese duties are performed with direct supervision and in accordance clia regulations, and written laboratory and safety proceduresThis position requires effective communication, computer skills and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
Prepare patient samples for clinical testing and data entry of patient demographics into laboratory information system.
Evaluate specimen orders and patient samples, identify missing or invalid information and take the appropriate action to correct, which may require calling surgery centers.
Perform technical and non-technical procedures which may include preparing reagents for the laboratory, print necessary material for grossing and cutting, scan patient documents to patient`s charts.
Operate automated and semi-automated equipment according to standard operating procedures, including changing reagents when necessary.
Manually coverslip patient samples for pathologists to review.
Verify and match blocks and slides, correlates worksheets and requisitions.
File paraffin blocks accurately and in sequential order.
Document daily records which may include temperature charts, processing logs, and labeling of reagents.
Handle biohazardous and/or chemical hazardous material.
Answer phone calls and provide quality customer service.
Schedule courier daily for pick up/delivery.
Interpret progress notes, operative reports, discharge summaries, and charge documents to determine services provided and accurately assign cpt and icd-10 coding to these services.
Ensure accurate, neat, timely, and quality completion of all billing and coding transactions when necessary.
Prepares blocks or slides for shipments for continued patient care.
Order supplies when needed, receive and store when available.
Assists in maintaining the laboratory and office space free of clutter and trash.
Aid histology technicians and pathologists when requested.
Requirements
Time management skills are essential.
Must high school diploma or equivalent.
Previous lab assistant experience is a plus.
Flexible schedule to accommodate workload and department needs.
Must be able to work closely with others, including histology technicians and pathologists.
Effective september 30, 2021, texas oncology is mandating the covid-19 vaccination for all employees, including new hiresIf currently unvaccinated, new hires will be granted a 30-day window upon employment to receive their first vaccination doseExemptions for medical, and religious circumstances will be subject to review on a case by case basisAll employees must be fully vaccinated by december 3, 2021Please initial your acknowledgement of this mandateFailure to initial will remove your application from consideration.
All texas oncology employees, except those who work from home full time or who have a medical or religious accommodation, must be fully vaccinated, as defined by the cdc, by december 3.
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