Clinical Support Specialist I - Pathology and Immunology

Washington University; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health insurance

Transit pass

Tuition benefits

Caregiver leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Clinical Support Specialist I within Pathology and Immunology to coordinate material movement across campus, retrieve patient specimens, and prepare shipments for external institutions.

You will support timely diagnostic services by ensuring accurate handling and smooth workflow. This role emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and service-minded collaboration with clinics and pathologists to maintain dependable operations and outstanding quality

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No certifications required.
• No prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the prompt return of materials to referring clinicians in accordance with departmental policies.
• Organizes and manages the current inventory of outside clinician materials in order to efficiently retrieve materials.
• Supports clinical consult service through the ordering and labeling of slides for digital imaging.
• Provides excellent customer service and promptly addresses any concerns from outside clinicians.

Skills

Facility Layouts

Health Care

Organizing

Job description

Clinical Support Specialist I - Pathology and Immunology# Join us today## Clinical Support Specialist I - Pathology and ImmunologyApply: On Campus/Onsite: Washington University Medical Campus: Full time: Posted Today: JR98585# **Location**ST. LOUIS, MO 63110# **Scheduled Hours**40# **Position Summary**The Clinical Support Specialist I (CSSI) within the Department of Pathology supports the Clinical Support Office as a dependable, detail-oriented, and service-minded individual. The CSSI keeps critical clinical operations moving by coordinating the movement and handling of pathology materials across campus. From retrieving patient specimens and delivering diagnostic slides to pathologists to preparing and coordinating the return shipment of pathology materials to originating institutions, the work supports timely and efficient delivery of essential diagnostic services. As an integral member of the Department of Pathology the CSSI serves as the vital link between clinics, pathologists, and external institutions. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a collaborative healthcare team where organization, accuracy, responsiveness, and attention to detail make a meaningful difference every day.# **Job Description****Primary Duties & Responsibilities:*** Ensures the prompt return of materials to referring clinicians in accordance with departmental policies.* Organizes and manages the current inventory of outside clinician materials in order to efficiently retrieve materials.* Supports clinical consult service through the ordering and labeling of slides for digital imaging.* Provides excellent customer service and promptly addresses any concerns from outside clinicians.* Effectively prioritizes workload to ensure completion of duties within stated expectations.* Retrieves materials from inventory in support of clinical testing requests.* Assists with additional projects as needed.**Working Conditions:** Job Location/Working Conditions* Normal Office Environment Physical Effort* Typically Sitting at a desk or table Equipment* Office EquipmentThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.# **Required Qualifications****Education:**High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.**Work Experience:**No specific work experience is required for this position.**Skills:**Not Applicable**Driver's License:**A driver's license is not required for this position.# **More About This Job**WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.## # **Preferred Qualifications****Education:**No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Work Experience:**No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Skills:**Facility Layouts, Health Care, Organizing# **Grade**C04-H# **Salary Range**$16.75 - $22.70 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.# **Questions**For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.# **Accommodation**If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.# **Pre-Employment Screening**All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.# **Benefits Statement**Personal* Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.* Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.* Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.* WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.Wellness* Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!Family* We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.* WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/# **EEO Statement**Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.