Lead Pathologist Assistant

Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a dedicated Lead Pathologists Assistant to join the team. This role will Full Time, Day Shift: Monday-Friday, Hours may vary

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversees and assists team members in assigned functional area, which may include but not limited to, ensuring team is meeting key-deliverables and quality standards, addressing and resolving challenges, managing and tracking performance, and assisting in time management and scheduling; escalates issues to senior leaders as needed.
• Supervises the operation of the Surgical Pathology Gross Room, Frozen Section Rooms and the Autopsy Suites.
• Responsible for updating the Anatomic Pathology Laboratory Information System (LIS) software, physician training and procedural issues.
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of pathophysiology while directing others in specimen triage, description, orientation and sectioning.
• Oversees the operation and development of the LIS as it relates to Gross Pathology, Operating Room Consultation and Autopsy Pathology.
• Leads all Pathologist Assistants within Inova Health System while providing exceptional and courteous service to patients/clinicians.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant program.
• Certification: Must be PA (ASCP) certified
• Years of Experience: 4 years of progressive clinical experience as practicing Pathologist Assistant

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