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Pathology Secretary

3/28/2026

The role involves operating the computer system, assisting in processing patient tissue specimens, admitting patients, and transcribing dictation related to specimens. Additionally, the secretary performs various secretarial and receptionist duties for the Laboratory Department, including managing correspondence and preparing specimens for shipment.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

5,001-10,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Cape Cod Healthcare is the leading provider of healthcare services for residents and visitors of Cape Cod. With more than 600 physicians, over 5,000 employees and over 250 volunteers, Cape Cod Healthcare is comprised of two acute care hospitals, a Level III trauma center, the Cape’s leading provider of homecare and hospice services (VNA), seven urgent care centers, a primary and specialty care network, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, an assisted living facility, and numerous health services and programs. We are committed to achieving and maintaining the highest standards in healthcare by partnering with other health and human service providers and continuing to invest in new technologies. By offering services like imaging and radiology, heart and vascular care, surgical services, orthopedics and urgent care, Cape Cod Healthcare provides access to exceptional medical services across the Cape. For over a century, we have never wavered from our mission: To coordinate and deliver the highest quality, accessible health services, which enhance the health of all Cape Cod residents and visitors.

About the Role

Operates computer system in all assigned functions including maintenance and troubleshooting.

Assists in the processing of patient tissue specimens.

Admits patients and accessions specimen data.

Transcribes dictation on specimens and reviews for accuracy.

Prepares specimens for shipment to intra-system sites, reference labs and other institutions; compiles necessary support documentation; makes necessary arrangements for transportation.

Performs secretarial and receptionist services for the Laboratory Department including, but not limited to: typing, computer operations Scanning, faxing, operation of labeling devices, answering telephones and properly routing messages, while demonstrating positive customer service.

Maintains harmonious and cooperative relations with fellow employees, medical staff, patients and guests and serves effectively as part of the Laboratory team in performing professional service to patients.

Maintains work benches, testing areas and other work areas in a clean, sanitary and free of clutter condition for the safety of patients, guests and staff.

Maintains a thorough knowledge of departmental and Hospital policies and procedures as they pertain to the job, including the fire and disaster plans.

Performs other work related duties and activities as assigned or requested.

Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects Cape Cod Hospital’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.

Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
Associate's degree in Medical Secretarial Science or related field.
Four years of recent (within the last 7 years) experience as a Medical Secretary or 2 years recent (within the last 3 years) experience as a Pathology Secretary.
Typing skills of 60 words per minute as demonstrated by a timed test.
Transcription skills as demonstrated by successful passage of transcription test.
Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft office suite (i.e. word, excel, outlook, etc).
Demonstration of effective interpersonal communication skills.
Successful completion of a customer service class within 1 year of taking position.

Key Skills

Computer System OperationPatient Specimen ProcessingData AccessioningTranscriptionSpecimen PreparationDocumentation CompilationSecretarial ServicesReceptionist ServicesScanningFaxingLabeling Devices OperationTelephone CommunicationCustomer ServiceInterpersonal CommunicationMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyTyping