Pathology Lab Data Entry and Workflow Assistant

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pathology Lab Assistant at the University of Kentucky supports timely workload assignment to Pathologist Assistants, histotechs, and pathologists. You may receive and accession specimens, handle equipment maintenance, and prepare reagents; medical terminology knowledge is required.

This role requires detail orientation, teamwork, and flexibility in a hospital setting with exposure to chemicals and biological materials.

Qualifications

• 2 years college or equivalent and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Experience in pathology or laboratory roles preferred.
• Must be detail oriented and able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates workload assignment to Pathologist Assistants, histotechs, and pathologists.
• May receive and accession specimens, handle equipment maintenance, and prepare reagents.

Skills

Computer skills

Data entry

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Education

Two years college or equivalent

Job description

The Pathology Lab Assistant at the University of Kentucky supports timely workload assignment to Pathologist Assistants, histotechs, and pathologists. You may receive and accession specimens, handle equipment maintenance, and prepare reagents; medical terminology knowledge is required.

This role requires detail orientation, teamwork, and flexibility in a hospital setting with exposure to chemicals and biological materials.