Lab Clerk

The Laboratory Clerk is responsible for all relevant office tasks related to slide send-outs and receiving, information and slide requests, accessioning as needed, consults, interactions with patients and clients over the phone, inventory and supplies send out, and all other requests the Anatomic Pathology Manager may assign that assist with the efficient running of the laboratory.

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:

• Ensures that all accessioning performed under his/her supervision is according to established, approved procedures and quality control policies.
• Assists with the accessioning of all Pathology and Cytology specimens with proper verification of specimen and requisition information - as needed.
• Retrieves missing/incorrect information.
• Answers phones, emails, flags, and receives/sends faxes.
• Prepares slides for mailing for Pathologist/Patients/Medical Records-as needed.
• Assists Pathologist by pulling slides for review.
• Assists outside institutions and Patients with slide requests.
• Assists with requests from within Westmed Medical Group. (eg.: Legal and Pre-Surgery).
• Retrieves Westmed slides within the 90 day release time.
• Returns outside slides received from outside institutions in a timely fashion.
• Orders and is maintain laboratory inventory.
• Prepares/distributes supplies for the practices.
• Assists with Formalin dumping and alcohol disposal as needed.
• Handles consult case. Makes sure the proper slides are sent and received.
• Complies with all WMG policies and OSHA regulations related to safely, cleanliness and infection control.
• Performs other ancillary duties as directed by competent authority.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Degree and equivalent.
• Broad knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to deal with confidential information with the utmost discretion. Interpersonal skill necessary to deal courteously and effectively with administration, peers and the public.
• Sufficient technical ability to be able to troubleshoot independently and knowledge to know when to know when to ask for assistance.

Westmed COVID-19 Disclaimer

Due to the increased number of COVID-19 cases and the surge of the Delta variant, Westmed requires all new hires to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine upon hire. Westmed provides accommodations to new hires that provide legitimate medical or religious reasons for their inability to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and will be required to sign a waiver of acknowledgement. Westmed is committed to preventing the spread of infectious diseases and our goal is to provide a safe and healthy environment for our employees and for those we serve within our communities.

Total Rewards at Westmed Medical Group

Our employees are essential to our mission of being trusted partners in the comprehensive, lifelong care of our patients. In turn, it is essential to Westmed to provide our employees and their families with comprehensive, meaningful total rewards . We provide a valuable suite of benefit, wellness, and compensation programs and resources to support the needs of our employees and their families at various stages of life. In addition, we prioritize modern and safe office environments, state-of-the-art equipment and technology, and employee performance and recognition programs that foster professional and personal development and career growth opportunities.

Here at Westmed, our total rewards include, but are not limited to:

• Benefits on Day 1 - Health and insurance coverage is essential now more than and ever, and we've got you covered as soon as you start employment.

• Complimentary Care at Westmed - FREE copays, visits, eye exams, discounted optical frames, and more for employees and their families when seeing internal Westmed providers.

• Voluntary Benefits - Wide array of supplemental benefits to meet individual needs such as vision, pet insurance, legal, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, life insurance, short term and long term disability, FSA, DCA, and other benefit plans.

• Work/Life Balance - Paid time off including PTO, birthday day off, bereavement, holidays, and more so employees can take a break or care for themselves and their family.

• Paid Maternity Leave - Paid time off for the birth of a child to assist with important time away while welcoming the newest addition to your family.

• Retirement Investing - 401(k) plan, safe harbor annual contribution, and more to help you build towards your retirement.

• Financial Wellness - Educational courses, webinars, and coaching to help foster financial literacy.

• Robust Wellness Program - New interactive program that encompasses education, challenges, and rewards for physical, mental, and financial health.

• Perks & Discounts - Access to a variety of different discounts for fitness, events, wellness, education courses, and more.

• Beyond Base Pay - Referral rewards, annual merit reviews, LPN tuition reimbursement, and performance programs.

We Are Westmed

Westmed Medical Group is a large, award-winning multi-specialty medical practice, with headquarters in Purchase, NY. It is staffed by a team of over 400 Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers who are dedicated to providing coordinated, efficient and the highest quality of patient care at its 13 locations in Westchester County, NY and Fairfield County, CT. The practice, known for its one-stop-shopping medical experience for patients, uses state-of-the-art systems and has a national reputation for measured healthcare excellence. Westmed offers 60+ medical specialties and currently has over 1,000 employees. Our mission is to be your trusted partner in comprehensive, lifelong care. The foundation for service excellence at Westmed Medical Group starts with the patient experience and focusing on the complete total care of our patients. Westmed is recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance as a Level 3 Medical Home, the highest achievable level. Westmed has been one of 480 Medicare Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) nationwide since 2012, and was ranked a Fortune® 2017 Best Workplaces in Healthcare and in New York State.

At Westmed, we recognize that every member of our team is critical to our ability to enhance the health and wellbeing of the patients and communities we serve. With a focus on wellness, our medical practice leads the way in proactive health management, by using a collaborative and team based approach at all levels of the organization. We believe in providing a safe and inclusive, and diverse environment, while delivering the highest quality of care and a “Five-Star Patient Experience” – for every patient, every time. Patient Experience is woven in to the fabric of everything we do at Westmed and we all play a part in that journey by treating our patients and each other with a welcoming attitude, team spirit, respect and mindfulness.

Westmed is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Westmed is committed to a long term, sustainable approach for safeguarding our environment to ensure that we are passing along a healthy planet to the next generation. Our company is dedicated to protecting the quality of the environment in which we all share.