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Requisition ID:  117517

Consult Coordinator

The Pathology Department is seeking a Consult Coordinator to be responsible for performing duties related to and including accessioning second opinion and confirming consult cases. Correctly identifies, obtains and enters patient demographics, clinical impression, and insurance billing information. Interaction involves consult coordinators, pathologists, pathology assistants/residents, laboratory technicians, medical transcriptionists, administrative assistants, medical records/surgical pathology archivists, couriers, clinicians and patients. Work cooperatively and successfully in a team environment. Carries out responsibilities in a timely fashion, providing a high level of customer service and performing tasks accurately. Knows and understands policies, work rules and procedures.


Specific Duties and Responsibilities

  • Receive and set up consult cases, makes sure that slides/blocks and paperwork match. Checks for/obtains billing information.
  • Accurately accession second opinion and confirm cases, enter billing information.
  • Print slide labels. Bar code labeling of paperwork. Enter information for on-line ordering of special/immunohistochemical stains. Monitor and file tissue blocks and unstained slides.
  • Backup for answering telephone, provide superior customer service and follow-up on requests, questions or concerns while adhering to policies, work rules and Johns Hopkins

            standards for service excellence.

  • Mail reports. Enter data in Pathology Data Systems, Federal Express Shipping system and package slides for return to institution. Amend reports as needed.
  • Utilize established procedures to recognize discrepancies in patient medical records and report corrective action to Quality Assurance Coordinator.
  • Transport slides/materials within Reed Hall and to Weinberg.


Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Extensive knowledge of pathology medical terminology, insurance and billing practices, anatomy, diagnoses, and operational procedures.
  • Knowledge of computers, data entry, fax machine, photo-copy machine and other general office equipment; analytical ability to work with numbers and accuracy is essential; communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients, clinicians and other staff; ability to work independently, prioritize work and handle detail information under tight deadlines; understand implications of correct entries and effect on patient diagnoses and billing.
  • Familiar with web-based applications and can easily develop skills on new systems.
  • Maintain cooperative working relationships within a confined area.


Specific Physical Requirements

  • Position is primarily in a laboratory environment where exposure to toxins and infectious agents exist, but potential for personal injury or harm is minimized if established safety and health precautions are followed for assigned work areas. Must refer to and are expected to comply with procedure manuals, follow proper laboratory protocols and safety policy/procedures, and be familiar with material data safety sheets in assigned work areas. 
  • Research areas may include animal, human, human products, DNA, and radiation protocols. Clinical Research and patient care duties may require direct interaction with patients at all levels of health or illness; including those noted with precautions/contagious symptoms or disease. Use of personal protective equipment may be advised or required.
  • Staff may be required to complete annual competency review, and must ensure compliance with Johns Hopkins Policy, Laboratory Policy & Procedure, Health, Safety & Environment regulations, and all applicable privacy & confidentiality laws/practices. Annual training and testing requirements.
  • Some areas maintain 24/7 operations and may require rotating shifts, evening, overnight, weekend, or holiday schedules. Some areas require on-call duties. Where designated positions are clinical or required attendance. In the event of a declared emergency, including but not limited to weather events, major disasters, or community unrest/events – staff may be required to report to work and/or remain at work.


Minimum Qualifications
  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • Experience in a medical office environment or equivalent experience.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Successful completion of a Medical Terminology Training course preferred.

 

 

Classified Title: Consult Coordinator 
Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/02/OD  
Starting Salary Range: $16.20 - $28.80 HRLY ($44,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Pat Surgical Pathology 
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
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Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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