Pathologists' Assistant (License Required)

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Status: Full Time - Benefit Eligible

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6am - 2:30pm or Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm

• Assures appropriate specimen accessioning and labeling
• Accurately describes gross anatomic features of routine, complicated surgical specimens, ensuring that all lesions, markings and sutures are mentioned; Sections specimens per departmental protocol; submits entire specimen(s)/representative section(s) for histologic preparation.
• Performs quality control and quality assurance tests as required.
• Demonstrated the ability to prioritize and triage specimens.
• Recognizes testing errors/discrepancies or problems and notifies the appropriate personnel; assists with problem resolution.
• Operates all instruments/equipment per accepted written procedures
• Recognizes and identifies equipment problems and contacts appropriate technical service

• Maintains all necessary documentation and current logs.
• Handles and disposes of specimens and chemical waste based on the laboratory’s procedure manual and ensure compliance with regulatory policies.
• Ensures that records are accurate, complete, legible  and appropriately filed and stored electronically.
• Meets acceptable turn-around time and productivity standards for the department.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
• Maintains a clean, neat and orderly workplace including instruments and general laboratory equipment.

• Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling)
• Work requires sitting, standing, and / or walking for periods of up to eight hours.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers
• Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds.
• Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
• Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching.
• Physical agility, which includes the ability to maneuver the body while in place.

• Master’s Degree in Pathology Assistant (PA) or Medical Degree distinction, preferred. Bachelor’s Degree or a higher degree in a NAACLA accredited Pathologists' Assistant program.
• Valid New York State Licensure as a Pathologists' Assistant (PA), and PA (ASCP) certificate, required.
• Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience, 5-8 years preferred.
• Must have experience with a Laboratory Information System.

• Chemicals, Sharps, Latex, and Fumes
• Loud noises
• Vibration
• Allergens: dust, mold and/or pollen
• Magnetic fields

• Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens.
• Contact with patient specimens is possible.

• None Required

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The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families.  Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Our Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. Our Company does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. Our Company will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. Our Company will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to the in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. Interviews are conducted at select Our Company locations during regular business hours only. For information on job scams, visit, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams or file a complaint at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/.