Laboratory Technician - Anatomic Pathology Transcript - Flexi (801)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is seeking a team member for the anatomic pathology customer service lab team. The role involves coordinating case tracking, workflow, documentation, and service requests to support clinicians, pathologists, and external clients.

It is a fast-paced environment where precision and clear communication are essential. Responsibilities include preparing, distributing, cataloging, and storing lab specimens, adhering to policies, and providing general administrative

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, distribute, catalog, and store lab specimens for testing.
• Adhere to specimen identification policies and quality controls.
• Utilize lab and hospital information systems to support operations.
• Provide general administrative support to laboratory staff, including filing and record maintenance.
• Respond to client calls and handle mail delivery as part of workflow.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Administrative support

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $15.00 - $22.75 / hour

Job Highlights

By joining the anatomic pathology customer service lab team, you’ll serve as a key team member in maintaining smooth pathology operations. In this collaborative role, you’ll support clinicians, pathologists, laboratory teams, and external clients by managing case tracking, workflow coordination, documentation, and service requests across anatomic pathology. You’ll help ensure clear communication between disciplines, resolve issues quickly, and keep things moving in a fast-paced environment where details are critical. This position is a great opportunity if you enjoy customer service, organization, and operational support that directly impacts patient care.

Job Description

To perform all duties related to the preparation, distribution, cataloging, and storage of lab specimens for testing. To adhere to departmental specimen identification policies and quality controls. To utilize lab and hospital information systems and provide general administrative support to the laboratory staff in support of laboratory operations, such as filing, record maintenance, responding to client calls, and mail delivery.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world‑class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting‑edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet‑designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital‑Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award‑winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast‑paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close‑knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission‑driven organization committed to delivering life‑changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry‑leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.