Pathologist - AMP
Quest Diagnostics

Job Info

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Pathologist - AMP - Mon - Fri

Basic Purpose:

Provide professional oversight and direction of clinical pathology services including quality assurance functions, medical directorship where indicated (per CLIA), and technical direction as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate and timely diagnosis of the presence and stage of disease from a tissue specimen, utilizing appropriate laboratory procedures. Confers with other physicians as needed.

• Be familiar with and able to recommend clinically appropriate advanced diagnostic testing such as molecular and genetic studies.

• Assigns the appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and the appropriate ICD-9 codes for the service(s) provided and the diagnosis rendered, following authoritative coding guidelines and Company coding policies.

• Takes the initiative to improve quality in the work place. Participates in and coordinates activities of QA/QI to ensure quality care and evaluates the effectiveness of quality assurance policies and procedures to enhance standards and excellence of service in the laboratory and Company.

• Actively builds upon education and experience through Continuing Medical Education (CME) to maintain licensure/credentials.

• Manages medical, associate, and financial resources wisely. Provides others with the support necessary to successfully accomplish daily activities while monitoring and controlling costs.

• Provides advice to referring physicians regarding the clinical significance of laboratory findings

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

• Provide educational services, conferences, and instruction where required.

• Complies with all State, Federal, professional regulations as well as Company rules, polices, and procedural manuals.

Qualifications:

Education:

• MD or DO degree plus accredited pathology residency.

• Must be board certified in anatomic and clinical pathology.

Work Experience:

• 2-3 years post residency experience desired.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Ability to spend consecutive hours with continued focus, interpreting tissues and cellular preparations through a microscope.

• Ability to visually, audibly, and physically perform all job functions.

Technical Training or Professional Licensing

• Must hold valid unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state where practice is located or be eligible to obtain licensure.

• Must hold active privileges in facility where any inpatient work is interpreted.

Other:

• Strong customer focus and understanding of laboratory operations.

• Ability to communicate with decision makers in the laboratory and Company.

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