Pathology Coordinator / Scribe

Vancouver Clinic is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Pathology Coordinator to support the daily administrative function of our Pathology department. This role is essential in maintaining, evaluating, and providing accurate medical pathology documentation. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of anatomic pathology laboratory processes and be able to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, and referral laboratories.

Schedule: Monday – Friday 9:30am to 6:00pm. This position is on site in the Pathology Laboratory Padden Parkway.

Hiring Range : $24/hr to $29/hr depending on experience

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Prepare and format pathology reports; review grossing dictation and description reporting.
• Manage sending/receiving slides and tissue blocks to other laboratories; track outstanding specimens and tissue blocks for retrieval
• Confirm billing codes against patient charts in EPIC; resolve billing errors and assist Pathologists with code identification
• Perform internal pre-authorization process by submitting requests to the referral team
• Transcribe pathology report dictations from Pathologists
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all pathology reports

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in medical terminology
• Accurate keyboarding skills ( 50–60 WPM minimum ).
• Scribe / transcription skills.
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of patient information

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in biology or related field (preferred)
• Medical transcription and reporting experience (required)
• Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office applications (required)
• Billing and coding experience (preferred)
• Minimum two years of experience in a Clinical or Anatomic Pathology Lab (strongly preferred)
• EPIC Beaker experience (preferred)

Pay Range:

$23.55 - $32.97

The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work required in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of those assigned to this job.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program. Eligibility for benefits is dependent on factors such as position type and FTE. Benefit-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month following one month of employment. Vancouver Clinic offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, long term disability, health savings account, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and multiple supplemental benefits (voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, legal services, etc.). We also offer a 401k retirement plan, along with an employer matching contribution up to 4%. Compensation packages and time off programs vary and are dependent on factors such as department, position type, primary work state and FTE. Contact your Recruiter for full information.

Vancouver Clinic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Vancouver Clinic does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Vancouver Clinic is an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Offers are contingent on successful completion of background screen and immunization requirements.