Date Posted:
2026-10-21 Country:
United States of America Location:
Corporate Headquarters 3
WHY JOIN FCS
At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.
Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance.
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCS
Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network. Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care. We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols. In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval.
Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients.
Come join us today!
Summary:
The Pathology Support Specialist ensures pathology test orders placed in the EMR contain the required information for processing, entering the test and specimen data in the Lab Information System (LIS) and manages the workflow processes to include MRF follow ups, material receipt, release for testing, report receipt, and material returns. Works with the Laboratory Business Development team members to establish and drive pathology test order processes for expedited results.
PRIMARY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Runs and processes BI reports to obtain daily test orders. Follows up on incomplete or unsigned orders. Includes continuous analysis of the proper functionality of the BI report format.
Reviews orders in EMR for completeness and appropriateness. Records review to ensure the associated pathology report and ICD-10 code is available.
Reviews the patient’s demographics/insurance to ensure the test is directed to the appropriate lab for testing.
Accurately accessions the test in the LIS ensuring the proper internal requests (IR) are assigned accordingly (Cpath, 3P bins).
Creates Material Request Forms (MRF) to obtain material for in-house testing, and sending MRFs to Ref labs for those orders where insurance won’t allow in-house testing.
Receives and examines the specimen/material (paraffin blocks and slides) to ensure they contain the requested/correct identifiers.
Deliver materials and documentation to proper laboratory department for testing.
Follow-up and resolve problem-holds and any outstanding order issues in a timely manner.
Follows up on pending orders to include Ref Lab’s receipt of order, receipt of material and initiation of testing as well as reporting, order completeness, and material returns.
In coordination with the staff pathologists, provides real-time feedback and answers questions relating to all pathology services.
Performs assigned administrative and clerical duties associated with the daily processing of test orders that includes professional email and phone communications.
Participates in all team related meetings and activities that will include minimal travel.
Maintains records and metrics.
Assists in the training of new employees in…