What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clerk II - Med position at Penn Medicine?
Description
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Summary:
The essential functions of the position include but are not limited to: Ensures the maintenance of patient requests, collates and files requests in appropriate locations in accordance with established procedures. Retrieves patient specimens from the OR, DSU and MAT LABOR and enters the information into the Laboratory Information System. Obtains patient information from inside and outside the department, determines appropriate steps necessary for obtaining complete patient demographic information. Collates specimens with appropriate pathology slip (assigned resident). Makes copies of all requisition slips as indicated by supervisor. Monitors the monthly inventory reporting low levels for ordering by PA II. Packages archived specimens for disposal at the direction of Chief PA in accordance with divisional and safety department policies. The marginal functions of the position include but are not limited to: Answers telephones, records and distributes messages or aids caller, as indicated. Receives operating room schedule, maintains files, slides and delivers to appropriate individual. Makes copies as needed. Maintains specimens in an organized fashion. Discards specimens on a weekly basis after diagnosis is made. Performs other duties in area of responsibility that may be assigned.
Department: Lab Path Surgical Pathology
Location: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania- 3400 Spruce St
Entity: HUP
Education or Equivalent Experience:
Education equivalent to completion of high school. Familiarity with computer workstation preferred. Previous experience performing related duties preferred. The incumbent should learn to perform the job satisfactorily within three months.
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