Department Secretary II - Pathology (Full-Time, Days)

Job Title: Department Secretary II

Department: Laboratory - Pathology Administration

Location: Unity Professional Office Building - 1561 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

SUMMARY

The Department Secretary II provides secretarial support to the Pathology Department. Transcribes gross surgical description and microscopic description. Pulls slides and reports for pathology conferences/consultations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately transcribes gross surgical description and report headings.

• Accurately transcribes microscopic description and diagnosis dictation.

• Accurately transcribes gross and microscopic, autopsy dictation and general correspondence as needed.

• Maintains Anatomic report files.

• Responds to telephone calls promptly and professionally.

• Pulls slides and reports for pathology conferences/consultations.

• Provides service to internal and external customers.

• Demonstrates working knowledge of the SCC information system.

•  Performs other duties as assigned.

•  Works with supervisor to plan for and accomplish departmental and organization goals.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 

• 3 to 5 years experience in medical office required. 

• Medical terminology and transcription experience required. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree in Secretarial Sciences or Medical Records preferred. 

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$17.75 - $23.04Rochester14626

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.