Additional Info

General Position Information


Position Number: 00087463Working Title: Office Assistant II
Department Name: COD-University Dental Associates UNMCReports To Title: Professor
FLSA Designation: Union: 

Position Description Details


Responsibilities and Duties


RESPONSIBILITYTIME SPENT PERCENTAGEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONTASKS
General Laboratory Assistance for Biopsy Services50

1. Collection of biopsy specimens from US Post Office (Driving will be required)
2. Assisting pathologists with examination of specimens
3. Preparing and mailing biopsy kits to clients
4. Filing slides and paraffin blocks
5. Other duties as assigned

Administrative/Clerical for Biopsy Services50

1. Accessioning of specimens into computer
2. Transcribing reports from pathologist
3. Provide necessary information/documentation to outside billing service and act as a liaison between to the billing service and patients
4. Fax (send/receive) biopsy reports
5. Mailing biopsy reports
6. Maintain Inventory for laboratory supplies
7. Reconciliation of ledgers/account statements


Zone Definition Factors


Contacts and Communications


TYPE OF CONTACTLEVEL OF CONTACTFREQUENCY OF CONTACTPURPOSE OF CONTACT
Private practitioners, faculty, staff, students, patients and insurance companiesAll Levels of ContactDailyAnswering questions regarding biopsy service and laboratory services.

Supervision Received


Works under limited supervision. Performs duties with independence, using professional judgment and initiative to make decisions within established guidelines. The Director of Biopsy Services is available for consultation on unusual or complex matters.


Supervision Exercised


Does this position supervise?:

No


Type of Supervision Exercised:

NA


Work Environment & Physical Demands


Working Environment


Office,Lab,Clinical


Activity Frequency


Sit: Frequently (34-66%)Bending: Occasionally (1-33%)
Stand: Occasionally (1-33%)Kneeling: Occasionally (1-33%)
Walk: Occasionally (1-33%)Reaching: Occasionally (1-33%)
Drive Motor Vehicle: Occasionally (1-33%)Crawling: Not Required
Squatting: Not RequiredClimbing: Not Required

If other, please explain:

NA


Lift, Carry, Push, Pull Activity


Lift: Occasionally (1-33%)  10 lbsPush: Occasionally (1-33%)  10 lbs
Carry: Occasionally (1-33%)  10 lbsPull: Occasionally (1-33%)  10 lbs

If other Lift, Carry, Push, Pull, please explain:

NA


Exposure


Animals (Category 1): NOMoving Machinery: NO
Animals (Category 3): NOBiohazardous Material: NO
Blood & Bloody Fluids: NOUncomfortable temperature/ humidity: NO
Radiation/ Radioactive: NONoise: NO
Chemical Hazards: NOWorking from Heights: NO
Electrical Hazards: NOConfined Space: NO
3B or Class 4 Laser: NODust and Dusty environments: NO
Hot Work: NO

If other exposure, please explain:

NA


Use of Protective Equipment


Hearing Protection: NOEye Protection: NO
Half or Full Face Reusable Respirator: NOProtective Clothing: NO

If other protection, please explain:

NA


Use of Hands/ Wrists


Keyboard: YESPipefitting: NO
Fine Manipulation: NOGrasping: NO
Repetitive Motion: YES

If other use of hands/ wrists, please explain:

NA


Sensory


Ability to Speak: YESDepth Perception: YES
Hearing: NODistant Vision: YES
Sight: YESNear Vision: YES
Color Vision: YESPeripheral Vision: YES

NIMS/ICS


Check the appropriate box(es) that describes the Age Specific population(s) served within the scope of this position.

Campus Essential,If needed, could the employee work from home during an emergency condition?:Yes