Lab Support Technician: Precise Clerical & Data Entry

Wheeling Hospital; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, WV, is seeking a part-time Laboratory Clerical Assistant to support the clinical labs. You will handle orders, assist with workflow, and communicate results to physicians and nursing staff.

The role involves answering calls, routing inquiries, preparing reports, and maintaining equipment and supplies in a high‑volume environment. Requires a high school diploma and strong computer and communication skills; 20 hours weekly, non-exempt.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication and keyboarding skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to work under high‑stress conditions.

Responsibilities

• Process and order patient/physician orders according to procedure manual.
• Answer telephone in a friendly voice and caring manner.
• Transfer calls to the appropriate associate or department.
• Communicate with satellite labs for orders and specimen requirements.
• Train and guide new laboratory associates.
• Direct phlebotomy team for STAT/now collections.
• Operate HIS and LIS systems according to procedures.
• Prepare, sort, and deliver patient reports to physician offices.

Skills

Confidential data handling

Adaptability

Reading comprehension

Oral and written communication

Task prioritization

Medical terminology knowledge

Keyboarding/computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HIS/LIS systems

Job description

Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, WV, is seeking a part-time Laboratory Clerical Assistant to support the clinical labs. You will handle orders, assist with workflow, and communicate results to physicians and nursing staff.

The role involves answering calls, routing inquiries, preparing reports, and maintaining equipment and supplies in a high‑volume environment. Requires a high school diploma and strong computer and communication skills; 20 hours weekly, non-exempt.