Histology Assistant I

Laboratory Department

Job Description

Our Vision is to be the best choice for healthcare in our community

Job Title: Histology Assistant I

Reports to: Pathology Supervisor

Job Summary: The Histology Assistant has primary responsibility in performing pre-analytical duties.

Strong computer skills a must. Seeking someone detail oriented and interested in working in health care! Minimum of two years experience in a similar role preferred.

WHAT DOES FMC HAVE TO OFFER ITS EMPLOYEES?

We offer a wide choice of compensation and benefit programs that are among the best. From competitive salaries to retirement plans. We make every effort to take care of the people who make our company great.

• Gives you an employer that you will have pride in working for
• Provides excellent training programs and opportunities for growth
• Offers Medical Benefits including:
  • Employer Contributions to HSA high deductible plan
  • Discounts at our medical facilities
  • Cigna Open Access OAPIN & OAP plans
• Supports Incentive based Wellness Programs
• Offers company sponsored Life Insurance with buy-up provisions
• Provides Dental, Vision, Long and Short Term Disability, Accident & Illness policy options
• Supports Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Gives generous 401K plan with annual 3% Employer contribution after one year of employment
• Values and appreciates its employees
• Boasts a reputation for superior health care and quality service

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Specimen preparation and slide send out.

• Prints and labels slides following laboratory protocol.
• Prints reports as needed.
• Includes patient insurance information when required.
• Matches reports to slides.
• Sends slides to correct Pathologist.
• Quantity/Timeliness of work that produces optimal productivity
• Performing tasks with minimal errors.
• Understands and has the know how to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to master and understand new work routines in this area.
• Degree and willingness to put forth in performing these tasks.

• Performs maintenance on laboratory equipment.

• Operates all laboratory instruments in a knowledgeable and efficient manner.
• Maintenance performed and documented.
• Recognizes instrument problems and takes action making corrections and documenting machines error messages.
• Disposes of reagents and biohazard waste properly.
• Adheres to FMC's OSHA plans.
• Quantity/Timeliness of work that produces optimal productivity
• Performing tasks with minimal errors.
• Understands and has the know how to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to master and understand new work routines in this area.
• Degree and willingness to put forth in performing these tasks.

• Posts charges, distributes and scans reports.
• Scans reports daily.
• Delivers reports daily.
• Sends reports to correct physicians.
• Faxes reports ASAP when requested.
• Matches pathology reports and requisitions for billing.
• Verifies patient information before posting charges.
• Uses appropriate insurance for each charge.
• Applies correct diagnosis code for charges.
• Fills in each screen completely and correctly.
• Logs off Intergy and Citrix and out of the computer before leaving
• Quantity/Timeliness of work that produces optimal productivity
• Performing tasks with minimal errors.
• Understands and has the know how to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to master and understand new work routines in this area.
• Degree and willingness to put forth in performing these tasks.


• Computer Utilization
• Operates computer systems efficiently, both Intergy and Citrix.
• Knows how to print patient demographic sheets and insurance cards
• Follows laboratory protocol before releasing patient information.
• Adheres to FMC's privacy and security standards.
• Faxes reports correctly and shreds patient information as required.
• Can load insurances into Intergy and set proper coverage
• Create requisitions for Labcorp, Quest, for specimen send out.
• Can perform Result retrieval and transmissions
• Able to print billing report or worklists
• Quantity/Timeliness of work that produces optimal productivity
• Performing tasks with minimal errors.
• Understands and has the know how to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to master and understand new work routines in this area.
• Degree and willingness to put forth in performing these tasks.


• Courier duties
• Knows courier route.
• Follows protocol when receiving specimens, including signing specimens out in log books at each location.
• Follows courier "map" with destinations and times.
• Informs appropriate people when coverage is needed. Is very specific with details of what needs to be covered.
• Quantity/Timeliness of work that produces optimal productivity
• Performing tasks with minimal errors.
• Understands and has the know how to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to master and understand new work routines in this area.
• Degree and willingness to put forth in performing these tasks.


• Inventory
• Keeps accurate Inventory of supplies
• Checks and monitors supply levels weekly
• Orders supplies on a scheduled routine basis
• Keeps supply area organized.
• Quantity/Timeliness of work that produces optimal productivity
• Performing tasks with minimal errors.
• Understands and has the know how to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to master and understand new work routines in this area.
• Degree and willingness to put forth in performing these tasks.



Customer Service:

Demonstrates courtesy and respect when dealing with internal and external customers, and co-workers.

Patients Co-workers

Smiles Speaks professionally

Makes eye contact Does not engage in gossip

Listens to needs Works as a team

Positive Attitude Positive Attitude




General:




Is compliant with dress code, including wearing name badge



• Reliability & Persistence in following through with these policies
• Ability to cooperate with these policies
• Professional (Attitude) manner toward following these policies



Adheres to FMC's privacy and security standards and FMC's OSHA plans

• Reliability & Persistence in following through with these policies
• Ability to cooperate with these policies
• Professional (Attitude) manner toward following these policies



Adheres to FMC's policy and procedures, including FMC's Code of Conduct

• Reliability & Persistence in following through with these policies
• Ability to cooperate with these policies
• Professional (Attitude) manner toward following these policies

Reports to work as scheduled. Uses time clock appropriately.

• Attendance: Always comes to work, makes arrangements when unseen circumstances arise
• A tardy is any lateness for work; "grace periods" are not permitted.
• Missed Punches: Clocks in and out, rarely missing punches



Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintains an organized and clean work area.
• Responsible for adequate turn around time of tests performed.
• Provides and ensures a safe work environment for staff by participating in safety programs and compliance in safety and practice.
• Places phones on and off service at the appropriate times
• Directs incoming faxes and mail to correct staff members
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned
• Files blocks and slides.



Physical and Mental Demands:

• Please refer to the following attached



Occupational Exposure:

• High risk exposure to blood borne pathogens and chemical hazards



Job Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Strong customer service orientation
• Excellent telephone etiquette
• Strong computer proficiency
• Strong team player

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status