Quality Assurance Path Aide Job at Hospital Pathology Associates, P.A., Minneapolis, MN

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  • Hospital Pathology Associates, P.A.
  • Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

Gap Year Pathology Program for Students Pursuing Healthcare Graduate Degrees

Embark on a gap year with HPA’s Postgraduate Pathology Program—an outstanding opportunity for passionate individuals aspiring to pursue a medical graduate degree or healthcare postgraduate program. Our program provides learning experiences in the science of disease causes and effects through examining human tissue and the practice of laboratory medicine. As a member of the Postgraduate Pathology Program, you will collaborate closely with pathologists and laboratory professionals in collecting, processing, and diagnosing pathologic specimens.

As part of HPA’s Gap Year Pathology Program, you will have the opportunity to experience a healthcare setting and learn from pathologists and pathologists’ assistance, such as:

  •  Mentoring from pathologists and pathologists’ assistants for graduate healthcare careers
  •  Educational sessions with pathologists ranging from cancer staging, tumor types, molecular testing, and how

diseases look under the microscope

  •  Hands-on grossing sessions with pathologists’ assistants
  •  Opportunities to shadow autopsies and live surgeries
  •  Working knowledge of a diagnostic medical laboratory

HPA’s employment package is highly competitive and rewarding, it includes:

  •  Full-time employment from early June 2025 to the end of June 2026
  •  Competitive wage of $22/hour and an annual bonus opportunity
  •  100% company paid medical insurance premiums and company contribution to your Health Savings Account

(HSA)

  •  Vision and dental care reimbursement
  •  Generous paid time off
  •  Free Parking

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.

Specific duties:

  • Schedule is flexible (suggestion of 8:00 AM arrival and departing around 4:00 PM, but variable)
  • 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

Prerequisites and required skills:

  • 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

If you are a good fit for our company, we would love to hear from you! To submit an application please visit our website at Post-graduate Pathology Program Available Positions - Hospital Pathology Associates, P.A., or send the following materials to [email protected]:

  •  Cover Letter ( please rank your top three position preferences from 1 to 3 in a numbered list, then use your cover letter to explain why you should be selected for the position you ranked as #1)
  •  Resume
  •  Unofficial transcript, a GPA of 3.0 or higher is required to apply
  •  How you heard about employment at HPA

All applications must be submitted by Sunday, March 2nd. You will be notified by March 7th if you have been selected for an interview. 

If chosen for an interview, applicants will be invited to in-person interview Mid to late March at HPA’s Abbott Northwestern Hospital campus in Minneapolis (2800 10th Ave S Suite 2200, Mpls, MN 55407). The interview will consist of a series of short interviews with pathologists and current pathology aides. A virtual interview option will be available for those who need it. 

 

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