Dermatopathologist Specialist
2 weeks ago
Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, United States
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
Full time
About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Dermatopathologist to join our team at Quest Diagnostics Incorporated. As a key member of our laboratory team, you will be responsible for providing expert interpretation of dermatopathology-related tissue biopsies, resections, and frozen sections.
Key Responsibilities- 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 to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- 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 the workplace and participates in quality assurance activities to ensure quality care.
- Actively builds upon education and experience through Continuing Medical Education (CME) to maintain licensure/credentials.
- Manages medical, associate, and financial resources wisely and provides others with the support necessary to successfully accomplish daily activities.
- Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information concerning patients, physicians, employees, clients, vendors, and the Company.
- Provides educational services, conferences, and instruction where required.
- Complies with all State, Federal, professional regulations as well as Company rules, policies, and procedural manuals.
- Doctorate Degree (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)