Lab Support Clerk - Cytology & Pathology Admin

Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc.; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc. seeks a full-time Laboratory Support Clerk to provide administrative support to the Cytology and Pathology Laboratories.

You will act as a liaison between the department and hospital units, physicians, and the public, performing pre and post analytical duties for laboratory testing and related support services. The role includes data entry into LIS, specimen handling, report distribution, and clerical support for Pathologists and Lab Administration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with classes in chemistry, physics, and biology II.
• Certification in Medical Assistant, Clinical Laboratory Technician, or similar.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Typing speed minimum 35 wpm with accuracy tests.
• 75% on Medical Terminology exam; good Windows skills.
• At least one year assisting pathologists/cytotechnologists.

Responsibilities

• Interpret physicians' orders and enter data into LIS.
• Receive, process, and deliver samples to lab sections.
• Distribute reports to nursing units and physician offices.
• Prepare and mail reports; maintain accurate addresses.
• Handle lab calls, routing to proper lab staff.
• Use LIS/HIS software for orders, specimens and results.
• Accession specimens and enter clinical info from requisitions.
• Provide clerical support to Pathologists and Lab Administration.
• Arrange courier pickups and external client specimen delivery.
• Prepare Pap smear and monolayer slides; basic staining and prep.

Skills

Typing speed 35 wpm

Windows-based computer skills

Communication skills

Experience assisting pathologists

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with sciences

Medical Assistant / Clinical Laboratory Technician certification

Tools

LIS system

Laboratory information systems (LIS)

HIS specimen registration process

Job description

Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc. seeks a full-time Laboratory Support Clerk to provide administrative support to the Cytology and Pathology Laboratories.

You will act as a liaison between the department and hospital units, physicians, and the public, performing pre and post analytical duties for laboratory testing and related support services. The role includes data entry into LIS, specimen handling, report distribution, and clerical support for Pathologists and Lab Administration.