Pathologists' Assistant - HARLINGEN, TEXAS
Oculus Pathology · Austin, TX
Apply & track with Apply EdgeJoin our growing pathology team at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. We are seeking a full-time Pathologists' Assistant to work alongside a collaborative team.Job Description· Pathologists are fully remote· 1 Gross Technician on Site· Approximately 6500 Annual Surgical Cases· No Autopsies· No Pathology Residents· LIS/Voice dictation software (Cerner, Epic, ProPath; Dragon, Voicebrook, etc)Qualifications· Prior Experience Preferred· Exam Eligible New Graduates are Welcome to Apply· Graduate of NAACLS Accredited Program· ASCP certification preferred. Certification reimbursement available for eligible candidates.Oculus Pathology, formerly Clinical Pathology Associates (CPA), is the largest private pathology practice centered in Austin with branches in San Antonio, Waco, and Corpus Christi. We are actively recruiting for a full-time Pathologists’ Assistant position for our newly acquired hospital, Valley Baptist Medical Center, in Harlingen, Texas. VBMC is part of our San Antonio division, which has 11 Pathologists, 8 FT Pathologists’ Assistants, and 2 FT Gross Techs. We are seeking a highly motivated, energetic, detail-oriented, and dependable full-time Pathologists’ Assistant to join our growing practice. We currently have an experienced gross tech who will assist with grossing simple specimen types. Our pathologists work remotely using a digital workflow. Our pathologists and PA’s serve as excellent mentors and remain readily available throughout the day for consultation, collaboration, frozen sections, and case discussion. Currently, VBMC has no weekend or holiday coverage and performs approximately 6,500 surgical cases per year. There are no autopsies or residents. The position includes grossing simple to complex surgical specimens and performing frozen sections through Teams and a digital microscope.Located in the Rio Grande Valley, Harlingen offers a low cost of living, warm climate, access to South Padre Island, and a growing healthcare community, making it an excellent place to build both a career and a lifestyle.Salary and Benefits Package:· Competitive salary based on experience· Generous PTO package (Paid Time Off) with paid holidays· Group Health and Life Insurance with Dental package· Disability Insurance· Malpractice Insurance· Extended Illness Hours Bank· Group pension and profit-sharing program (employee-directed investment program)· Annual performance bonus available· Relocation expenses covered· Conference and CME reimbursement· AAPA and ASCP annual membership fee reimbursementPlease submit your cover letter, resume, and references via email to a.dunphey@thinkoculus.com