Quality Assurance Assistant

Position

Quality Assurance Assistant (1 position available)

Position Type

Full-time employment for one full year, from early June to end of June

Location

Part of Allina HealthCare’s Central Laboratory in its Tenth Avenue Facility and connected to the Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota 

Schedule

Typical arrives at 8:00 am and departs at 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday

Reports to

Pathology Support Services Supervisor

Job Description

The Quality Assurance (QA) Path Aide serves a key role by directly supporting the QA program at HPA. This includes managing information, coordinating communication, and analyzing case and materials data from the hospital and physician office practices. This position works directly with the QA Pathologist and QA Coordinator to help oversee the lean projects and quality initiatives for the group.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Collect, analyze, and present large amounts of data via Excel and electronic medical records (EPIC) for QA purposes and by individual pathologist request
  • Work directly with HPA QA Pathologist and QA Coordinator to assist with quality improvement and miscellaneous research projects
  • Project Work Examples: collect data for pathology subspecialties concerning diagnostic rates/outcomes, run EPIC reports to find specific data (e.g., certain diagnoses or specimens), updating internal practice resources, etc.
  • Assist pathologists with outreach and telepathology scheduling
  • Assist other pathology aides as needed

Qualifications

  • 4-year undergraduate degree in pre-health program with 3.0 GPA or higher and the intention of applying to medical school or other healthcare postgraduate program
  • Proficiency with computers and technology (specifically with Microsoft Office applications), some prior experience required
  • Organization skills and attention to detail, motivated to learn
  • Ability to adapt and respond to problems in an efficient and creative manner
  • Ability to multi-task efficiently during periods of high workload and stress
  • Ability to initiate changes independently and demonstrate personal accountability

To apply for a pathology aide position, please fill out our online pathology aide program application . If you have questions, please contact Practice Administrator Bruce Kline by email or by calling the HPA Administrative offices 612-767-8370.

Hospital Pathology Associates is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws and will not be discriminated against.