PRN Hourly Pathologist

PRN Hourly Pathologist - Onsite - Lubbock, TX

The PRN Pathologist will provide professional services including interpretation of pathology-related tissue biopsies, resections, and frozen sections (where applicable).The position will help cover Medical Directorships.

• 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 recommendclinically appropriateadvanced diagnostic testing such as molecular and genetic studies.

• Assigns the appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and the appropriate ICD-10 codes for the service(s) provided and the diagnosis rendered, following authoritative coding guidelines and Company coding policies.

• Takesthe initiative to improve quality in theworkplace. Participatesinandcoordinates activities ofQC/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 Companyrules, polices, and procedural manuals.

• 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 jobfunctions.

Skills

• Strong customer focus and understanding of laboratory operations.

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

• Doctorate Degree (Required)

License/Certification:

• Board certified in anatomic and clinical pathology or dermatology (Required)
• Hold active privileges in facility where any inpatient work is interpreted (Required)
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state where practice is located or be eligible to obtain licensure (Required)