Pathology Data Specialist

Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity.
We believe in career development and empowering our employees. Not only do we provide career coaches internally, but we offer many training opportunities to expand your knowledge base! We have highly competitive benefits with a variety of HMO and PPO options. We have company 401k match along with an Employee Stock Purchase Program. We have tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and even start employees off with 16 days of paid time off plus holidays. We offer wellness courses and have highly engaged employee resource groups. Come join the Neo team and be part of our amazing World Class Culture!
NeoGenomicsis looking for aremotePathology Data Specialistwho wants to continue to learnin order toallow our company to grow.
Shift times:
Sun-Thurs 4 hours/day
or
Tues-Sat 4 hours/day.
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Position Summary:
The Pathology Data Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring diagnostic accuracy and seamless data integration acrossNeoGenomics’PanTracerTissue Pro,PanTracerLBx, andRaDarST, and other genomic, molecular, cytogenetic and pathology.
The Pathology Data Specialist extracts data from pathology reports, validates specimen metadata, and coordinates entry of standardized diagnostic information intoNeoGenomics’ LIS. This function supports high-quality test routing, reflex accuracy, and compliance with CAP/CLIA standards, acting as a bridge between Accessioning, Client Services, Histology, and Molecular Lab Operations.
The Pathology Data Specialist works closely withNeoGenomicspathologists and the medical team to ensure diagnostic accuracy. Medical or interpretive questions identified during report abstraction or data mapping are promptly escalated to the appropriate pathologist for clarification and resolution.
Core Responsibilitiesand Objectives:
- Review surgical pathology reports (narrative and CAP synoptic) and abstract diagnostic elements including tumor type, primary site, histologic subtype, grade, and stage

- Serve as liaison and communicate routinely with the pathology/medical team regarding diagnostic clarifications, unusual findings, or incomplete report elements

- Escalate medical or interpretive questions (e.g., ambiguous histology, discrepant tumor site, uncertain grade) to an on-premises or remote staff pathologist for confirmation

- Document all escalations and pathologist, ordering physician feedback within the case record and maintain audit traceability

- Mapdiagnoses tothe appropriate IHC reflex markers and molecular test bundles using theOncoTreematrix

- Coordinate accurate entry structured diagnostic data intoNeoGenomicsdatabases and laboratory information systems

- Utilize NIS/LIS, and related databases for data entry, validation, and QC tracking

- Collaborate with Client Services, IHC Lab, Molecular Operations, and Reporting teams to resolve discrepancies

- Support continuous improvement of data flow automation and documentation processes

- Train and mentor other/new team members in abstraction, coding, and database entry

- Attain full proficiency in diagnostic abstraction, data entry, and mapping within two (2) months

- Maintain accuracy in diagnostic data abstraction and IHC/molecular mapping

- Ensure documentation of case escalations and QC outcomes

- Support continuous improvement initiatives for turnaround time and data traceability

Experience, Education, and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Histotechnology, Cytotechnology, Medical Laboratory Science, Health Information Management, or a closely related field required

- Master’s degree in Biom