Medical Transcript - Surgical Pathology - 40 hrs - Days -

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Using highly specified standard work, accessions anatomic pathology cases by typing

clinical history into information systems, and printing cassettes. Triages and tracks a

variety of cases and materials. Must be able to transcribe Pathology reports using

laboratory information systems with a high degree of accuracy. Requires rapid data entry

with good spelling and grammar, proofreading for accuracy and completeness, and

follow-up as needed with customers for missing information. Candidates must have the

ability to code diagnoses into the Lab and patient information systems.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Accession surgical cases that arrive in the Pathology laboratory by routine referral,

as well as outside surgical pathology consults and occasionally outside autopsy

reports. Preparation includes typing demographics from surgical request forms

from OR or clinics, typing clinical history, assigning pathologist, entering billing

information, making corrections, typing addendums, revising and correcting

reports.

2. Collate and transport slides and reports for members of the Pathology staff.

3. Print surgical batch and discard logs.

4. Triage and track specimens. Rehabilitate specimens if necessary and call to obtain

any missing information. Participates in process improvements to track and

reduce defects.

5. Receive and screen phone calls in a polite and helpful manner and following

policies on the proper method for release of information.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

1. Requires a high school diploma or GED.

2. Must demonstrate proficiency in accurate and rapid data entry with good spelling,

grammar, and proofreading skills.

3. Competency to learn and use information systems and dictating equipment.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
• Department: Pathology Surgical
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable