Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Position supports the Dermatopathology Center Laboratory clinical support service by performing pre-analytic duties prior to laboratory testing. Duties include customer support, sample accessioning, patient registration, insurance verification, and sample procurement. Position demonstrates a high level of competency in all aspects of pre-analytic functions for the clinical support services team. This position is located in a clinical lab setting with no direct patient contact. Any patient interaction occurs via telephone or email.

Job Description

• Provides customer support for clients, faculty and staff in a friendly and helpful manner while providing a positive, professional, courteous and empathetic understanding to all customers.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform all clinical support functions with minimal supervision through independent judgment and good reasoning ability.
• Provides troubleshooting support for pre-analytic processes and demonstrates knowledge and understanding of insurance plans.
• Assists in training of new staff by ensuring knowledge and understanding of standardized policies and procedures.
• Provides cross coverage as needed for other job functions and acts as a role model for the team.
• Participates in quality assurance activities.
• Assists supervisor in root cause analysis and identification of improvement opportunities.
• Generates corrected and amended reports to assist laboratory directors and faculty in support of clinical reporting.
• Ensures timely communication regarding reports back to clinicians.
• Effectively prioritizes workload to ensure completion of duties within stated expectations.
• Accepts and electronically receives laboratory specimens for all sections of the laboratory, as well as pathology material, including registering patients into medical record and laboratory information systems.
• Places necessary orders for testing as requested by the pathologists into the lab information system and prepares and sends pathology materials to reference laboratories in support of clinical testing not provided internally.
• Transcribes pathology quick text codes for preparation of gross, microscopic and final diagnosis results.
• Assists with additional projects as needed.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal Office Environment

Physical Effort

• Typically Sitting at a desk or table

Equipment

• Office Equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Healthcare (4 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Washington University seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Billing, Clinical Support, Facility Layouts, Organizing, Purchasing Processes, Training Support

Grade

C08-H

Salary Range

$20.57 - $30.84 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.