Laboratory Support Clerk — Cytology & Pathology Admin

mhnetwork; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Cabell Huntington Hospital seeks a casual, as needed Laboratory Support Clerk to provide administrative support to the Cytology and Pathology Laboratories. The role acts as a liaison among hospital units, physicians, outside accounts, and the public, performing pre- and post-analytical duties for laboratory testing.

Responsibilities include data entry in LIS, specimen processing, report distribution, slide preparation, courier duties, and assisting pathologists and technical staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with science coursework.
• Certification as Medical Assistant or comparable.
• Experience assisting pathology staff is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Proficient typing (minimum 35 wpm) and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Enter physician orders into LIS and manage data accuracy.
• Receive, process, and deliver lab samples to sections.
• Distribute lab reports to units, physicians, and offices.
• Prepare Pap smear and monolayer slides; assist staining and coverslipping.
• Provide courier service and specimen pickup for external clients.
• Accession specimens and enter clinical data into the pathology module.

Skills

Typing speed

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant certification

Clinical Laboratory Technician certification

Tools

LIS system

HIS specimen registration

Windows OS

Job description

Cabell Huntington Hospital seeks a casual, as needed Laboratory Support Clerk to provide administrative support to the Cytology and Pathology Laboratories. The role acts as a liaison among hospital units, physicians, outside accounts, and the public, performing pre- and post-analytical duties for laboratory testing.

Responsibilities include data entry in LIS, specimen processing, report distribution, slide preparation, courier duties, and assisting pathologists and technical staff.