Pathology Operations Specialist
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Job Location:
Alpharetta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Details
United Digestive Pathology Services - Alpharetta GA
Full Time
High School or GED
As needed for business requirements.
Ancillary Services
Description
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Responsible for supporting the Manager of Pathology Business Services with operational compliance and project-based tasks essential to the successful operation of the pathology lab. This role provides day-to-day assistance in vendor support revenue cycle management support provider support technical/system support and compliance support. Works directly with the Manager to ensure workflows run smoothly special projects are executed and the lab remains prepared for regulatory and accreditation requirements.
REPORTS TO: Manager of Pathology Business Services
RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties may include but are not limited to:
Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Vendor Support
- Assist with coordination and rollout of vendor tests (e.g. HP Breath Test TissueCypher etc.).
- Organize training documentation scheduling and centralized resource materials.
- Maintain vendor files project deliverables and communication logs.
- RCM Support
- Partner with the RCM team on insurance verification and claim accuracy.
- Assist with claim reconciliation and documentation needed for billing processes.
- Track recurring claim or billing issues and escalate appropriately.
- Provider Support
- Monitor physician worklists to support timely case sign-out.
- Track and reconcile missing reports orders or pending cases.
- Provide documentation and case status updates as directed.
- Technical/System Support
- Identify and troubleshoot system errors (e.g. missing pathology reports incomplete orders stalled logs).
- Assist with reconciliations error investigations and data cleanup.
- Partner with IT/Clinical Applications on escalated issues impacting workflows.
- Compliance Support
- Assist with CLIA inspection readiness including SOP organization QC documentation and peer reviews.
- Support cancer registry reporting and related data validation.
- Maintain policies procedures and documentation required by accrediting bodies.
- Provide project management support for compliance-driven initiatives.
REQUIRED EDUCATION SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors degree in any discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Previous healthcare operations or laboratory support experience required; pathology or gastroenterology preferred.
- Familiarity with LIS/EMR systems (Harvest Apex eCw) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong organizational skills attention to detail and ability to multitask.
- Compliance or audit preparation experience preferred.
ADDITIONAL SKILL AND EXPERIENCE
Pathology Operations Specialist must:
Pathology Operations Specialist must:
- Possesses the ability to deal with patients visitors co-workers and physicians with courtesy and respect
- Display a professional outgoing warm and helpful attitude
- Possesses compassion for dealing with people who are ill and need help
- Plan prioritize and complete multiple tasks as delegated by the Manager of Pathology Business Services
- Work under pressure; assess respond and communicate issues in a timely manner
- Communicate clearly with patients and coworkers through the telephone email and in-person
- Interpret and apply standard work policies and procedures
PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment; minimal travel within the Metro area required.
Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment; minimal travel within the Metro area required.
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
United Digestive LLC is a drug free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening.
United Digestive LLC is a drug free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
United Digestive LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race religion military or veteran status gender color or national origin in its employment practices.
United Digestive LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race religion military or veteran status gender color or national origin in its employment practices.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Financial Services
- Information Technology
- Cost Control
- Corporate Risk Management
- Law
