Laboratory Technician II - Commercial Mailouts

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 35,873 - 43,845; Full time

Job summary

University of Iowa’s Department of Pathology seeks a Laboratory Technician II to support clinical specimen processing, test result reporting, LIS tasks, and routine lab maintenance. The role is full-time on campus with regular daytime hours (no weekends or holiday rotations) and reports to the Healthcare organization.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of related lab experience or CLA certification, plus strong communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• For candidates, two years of related lab experience or CLA certification or an equivalent combo of education/experience.
• Desirable: MLA(ASCP) certification or eligible.
• Experience with pre-analytical specimen handling and processing is preferred.
• Proficiency with Epic and Beaker systems is advantageous.
• Experience creating patient and supplier invoices.
• Knowledge of CPT coding and medical billing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Responds to telephone/electronic inquiries, including CM voicemail.
• Performs laboratory work as assigned.
• Maintains and monitors CM laboratory supplies.
• Performs LIS/computer/clerical tasks.
• Contributes to the maintenance of the work environment.

Skills

Public Contact/Customer Service

Excellent verbal communication

Tools

Epic Beaker

CPT coding

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Laboratory Technician II to perform a variety of laboratory tasks related to clinical specimen processing and shipping, test result reporting, computer/clerical duties, telephone/electronic inquiries, routine laboratory maintenance and supply distribution. This position is 100% time, 1st shift, 0800-1630 (no weekends or holiday rotation).

Duties To Include

• Responds to telephone/electronic inquiries, including Commercial Mailouts (CM) voicemail.
• Performs laboratory work as assigned.
• Maintains and monitors CM laboratory supplies.
• Performs LIS/computer/clerical tasks.
• Contributes to the maintenance of the work environment.

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

The Department of Pathology is part of UI Health Care, a comprehensive health sciences center that serves Iowa and the region, as well as patients referred from the United States and overseas. The Clinical Laboratories are well recognized for providing outstanding and comprehensive care to the patients we serve. The breadth and depth of services provided are amongst the best in the country. The educational programs that the department participates in include medical students, clinical laboratory scientists as well as biomedical scientists. To learn more: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/pathology/about-us

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Two years of related laboratory experience including one year as a Laboratory Technician I or equivalent experience, or
• Certified Laboratory Assistant (CLA) certification, or
• Any combination of related post high school education and experience which totals two years.

Desirable Qualifications

• MLA(ASCP) certification or eligible.
• Public Contact/Customer Service skills.
• Prior laboratory experience with pre-analytical specimen handling and processing.
• Proficient with Epic and Beaker.
• Experience creating patient and supplier invoices.
• Knowledge of CPT coding.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Adobe.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.

Position And Application Details

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Brenda Carey at [e-mail].

Hours

• Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Laboratory Technician II
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 8
• Starting Salary Minimum: 39,859.92

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Brenda Carey
• Contact Email: [e-mail]