Biopsy Service Associate (Part-time)

Job Title

Biopsy Service Associate (Part-time)

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Diagnostic Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Dallas, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents and lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values  which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

A part of the Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Texas A&M School of Dentistry  in Dallas was founded in 1905 and is a nationally recognized center for oral health sciences education, research, specialized patient care and continuing dental education. As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery. 
 

What we want

The School of Dentistry is looking for an Administrative Associate III (biopsy service support) to serve in the department of Diagnostic Sciences and will be responsible for administrative support for the school’s biopsy service. Primary responsibilities will include handling all the biopsy kit requests, mailing out new kits, sanitization of biopsy bottles, and monitoring supply orders and inventory. Our ideal candidate is independently driven and will have a foundational commitment to the success of our School and students. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.

What you need to know

Salary range:  $13.00 - $15.00 hourly (Based on selected hire's qualifications).

Position Details: This is an on-site, part-time position with an expected schedule of 20 work hours per week.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school graduation or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Three years of experience in general office or clerical work.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Axium and/or Ability program software.

• Three years of experience in medical profession position.

• Associate degree in related field.

Essential Duties/Tasks:

Office Management/Front Desk

• Greetings of visitors, answers and screens calls, provides general information and referrals, and schedules appointments.

• Receives, sorts, and routes mail and performs other mail services.

• Monitoring and maintaining office supplies and equipment.

• Photocopying

• Applying, interpreting, and communicating policies and procedures and serves as a resource for answering questions regarding policies.

• Processing and weighing outgoing mail with proper postage.

• Maintaining records of receipt, mail out of biopsy kits, and other required information.

• Monitoring and replenishing postage on the postage machine or online portal

Biopsy Kit Service

• Enter information into the TAMU Diagnostic Oral Pathology Service records.

• Performing data entry, retrieval, and assistance with maintaining data files.

• Assembling biopsy kits

• Helping with the processing and accessioning the incoming biopsy specimens

• Responding to pathology report requests/slide request

• Preparing slide trays and biopsy reports for resident daily review

• Receiving and delivering of biopsy specimens and kits

• Faxing and mailing out of pathology reports.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. 

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays. 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time .

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more.

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.