To provide administrative support to the Department of Pathology.
Tasks include
- Answering queries via email and calls on laboratory services and results in a timely manner.
- Perform order entry into the laboratory information system (LIS) correctly.
- Transcribe the gross examination of specimens into the LIS.
- Perform SNOMED coding for each case.
- Create addendum reports, upon request by the pathologist.
- Record dispatch of hardcopy reports, as needed.
- Record, sort and dispatch the outgoing mail to the mail room.
- Retrieve and distribute incoming mail from the mail room.
- Prepare and record all specimens and/or slides sent to other locations for external testing.
- Assist with contacting other institutions for loan slides and arrange for courier services.
- Assist with preparing reports and slides for multi-disciplinary tumour boards
- Ensure that the patient is charged correctly in the National Billing System (NBS) and make amendments as necessary.
- Perform billing reconciliation and check for dropped charges.