WH Laboratory Support/Medical Receptionist

WVU Medicine

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs secretarial duties alongside laboratory aide duties to help maintain the proper workflow and organization of the laboratory.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Efficient in the operation of office equipment including computers, fax, copiers, and telecommunications systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Highly motivated, organized, and attentive to detail.
• Ability to work based on operational needs of the department.
• Possess ability to relay information, and deal tactfully and harmoniously with others.
• Basic computer skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior laboratory experience or knowledge

Responsibilities

• Collects used glassware from various sections of the laboratory and transports to work area.
• Dispose of slides, blocks, formalin items, chemical waste
• Fill blocks and slides for Histology and Cytology areas
• Maintain packing lists
• Send out pathologist consultations
• Maintain Reference Lab supplies and ordering
• Check in, order and process pap smears and maintain supplies
• Washes and cleans glassware equipment
• Sterilizes supplies when designated
• Inspects, restocks and cleans morgue and surgical pathology lab.
• Supplies all departments with necessary expendable items
• Obtains supplies from other departments as required
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment
• Distributes cleaned glassware to the appropriate sections of the lab
• Tags laboratory supplies and puts them away
• Files microplastic slides for the histology department
• Assists in other areas of department and corporation as needed, completing other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED