Dermatopathologist - AMP
Company: Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: April 25, 2024
Job Description:
Provide professional services including interpretation of
dermatopathology-related tissue biopsies, resections, and frozen
sections (where applicable).
- 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-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 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required WorkExperience:
N/A
Preferred 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 tovisually, audibly, and physically perform all
jobfunctions.
Knowledge:
N/A
Skills:
- Strong customer focus and understanding of laboratory
operations.
- Ability to communicate with decision makers in the laboratory
and Company.
EDUCATION
Doctorate Degree(Required)
LICENSECERTIFICATIONS
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)
Keywords: Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, Bellflower , Dermatopathologist - AMP, Other , Los Angeles, California
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