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Dermatopathologist - AMP - Los Angeles California
Company: Quest Diagnostics Incorporated Location: Los Angeles, California
Posted On: 05/12/2024
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.
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