Workflow Coordinator

Position

Workflow Coordinator (several positions 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 shift hours (one worker per each shift, rotating) 

  • Arrives at 5:00 AM and departs at 1:00 PM 
  • Arrives at 7:00 AM and departs at 3:00 PM 
  • Arrives at 10:00 and departs at 6:00 PM

Reports to

Pathology Support Services Supervisor

Job Description

Workflow coordinators are the primary organizers and distributors of glass slides emanating from histology, cytology, and hematology laboratories. After receiving the slides, the workflow coordinators organize, prioritize, and distribute the cases to pathologists to facilitate an orderly and efficient workflow using “Lean” processing principles.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Responsible for receiving, organizing, prioritizing, and distributing cases throughout the workday 
  • Identify and retrieve specific clinical information from patients’ charts and outside healthcare facilities
  • Communicate and problem solve with multiple pathologists and hospital personnel
  • Assists 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) 
  • Organization skills and attention to detail 
  • 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.