Distribution Assistant I PRN

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: IDX Needham MA Site - NEEDHAM, MA

Position Type: Per Diem

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

The Distribution Assistant is responsible for sustaining consistent flow in and out of the distribution area. This position performs a wide variety of distribution processes to include: distribution of cases to Pathologists, completion of requested shipments, follow-up of Distribution's departmental responsibilities, and other duties as assigned and required following approved Standard Operating Procedures.

• Scans slides into Autoassign. Accurately match slides with paperwork generated by Autoassign, and sort in a timely manner.

• Maintains pathologist workload by accurately balancing jar counts within Autoassign.

• Monitors and ensures that the most up-to-date pathologist vacation calendar, pathologist licensing report (obtained from credentialing), Daily Distribution Sheet, and Autoassign are readily available at each station.

• Delivers all slides to pathologist in a timely manner.

• E-mails list of STAT cases received by lab to Medical Lab director. Including an estimated time each case will be out of the lab, and in distribution.

• E-mails client services of pending discrepancy cases in distribution.

• Images, sorts and delivers all slides received from our IHC department in a timely manner.

• Receives, verifies, unpacks, and stores supplies in designated work areas within distribution.

• Communicates when supplies are needed in distribution.

• Is aware and knowledgeable of sendoff rules when sending cases offsite to other facilities.

• Notifies other distribution employees of special requests from multiple departments, such as: Pathologists, Accessioning, PA's, and Client services. Also, responsible to complete, and respond to requests in a timely manner.

• Documents all quality issues within daily distribution worksheet and communicates any quality issue that may arise.

• Communicates necessary information to PA's and/or Accessioning leads when discrepancies arise.

• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information concerning patients, physicians, employees, clients, vendors, and the company.

• Reports all concerns of test quality and/or patient or employee safety to a Supervisor or Safety Officer.

• Has a good understanding and working knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems including Autoassign.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

• Bachelor of Science in biology or related field preferred.

• Prior experience in the medical field preferred.

• Demonstrated skills and high level of attention to detail in technical data interpretation and ability to troubleshoot.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and general working knowledge of Internet for business use.

• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

• Visual acuity (including color discrimination) and analytical skill to distinguish fine detail.

• Manual dexterity to use common laboratory equipment and perform sterile techniques as required.

• Must possess ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

• Must possess ability to perform repetitive motion.

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.