Laboratory Info Processing Specialist (5 days per week; 7:00a-3:30p)

Truman Medical Centers; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health (UH) is seeking a Laboratory Info Processing Specialist for a 7:00 AM–3:30 PM shift in Kansas City, MO. The role supports the Clinical Laboratory with clerical duties, specimen logging, processing for reference labs, and telephone communication.

The position includes phlebotomy for outpatients during the first shift. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong communication skills, and comfort with Windows-based systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Verbal and written communication skills to greet patients, answer phones and take messages.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to function in a Windows environment.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail in clerical tasks.
• Preferred completion of a medical terminology course.

Responsibilities

• Log in specimens and process specimens for reference labs.
• Chart and file documents and answer telephone inquiries.
• Pick up and deliver specimens as needed.
• Perform phlebotomy on outpatients in the first shift.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Organization

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical terminology course (preferred)

Tools

Windows environment

Job description

## Laboratory Info Processing Specialist (5 days per week; 7:00a-3:30p)Applylocations: UH Lakewood Medical Centertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 8 Days Agojob requisition id: R0018117**If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site.****Please log into myWORKDAY to search for positions and apply.**Laboratory Info Processing Specialist (5 days per week; 7:00a-3:30p)101 Truman Medical Center# **Job Location**UH Lakewood Medical CenterKansas City, Missouri# **Department**General Lab UHLMC# **Position Type**Full time# **Work Schedule**7:00AM - 3:30PM# **Hours Per Week**40# **Job Description**Responsible for a variety of clerical duties in the Clinical Laboratory. Logs in specimens, processes specimens for reference labs, charts, files, answers telephone, and picks up and delivers specimens. Performs phlebotomy on outpatients (first shift only). Works under close supervision; receives direction regarding tasks to be completed and priorities.Minimum Requirements* High school diploma or equivalent* Verbal communication skills to answer telephone, greet patients and visitors, and respond to requests for information* Must have knowledge of the human development process and ability to work effectively with patients of all ages* Written communication skills to take messages* Computer aptitude to use a keyboard and function in a Windows environment* Good organizational skills* Must have the ability to walk long distances while pushing a cart* Must have the ability to file alphabetically or numerically* Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and rotate various shifts, if neededPreferred* Completion of course in medical terminology* Previous phlebotomy experience### About Us**Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day.** University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.