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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High School Diploma or GED.

2. Possess a valid driver’s license.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Responsible for office related work including but not limited to billing reports, daily audits, scanning and resolving client issues

2. Excellent customer service regarding written and oral communication skills

3. Answering telephone calls in a prompt and concise manner

4. Obtains demographic/billing/insurance information from clients/patients/family members/legal guardians necessary to process the lab orders

5. Receiving lab samples dropped off at the UML office, ordering and labeling these samples for delivery to the lab

6. Receives samples dropped off at the UML office by the couriers, ordering and labeling these samples for delivery to the lab

7. Processing these samples per WVUH standards to maintain proper stability limits

8. Centrifuging samples for processing, storage and delivery

9. Uses hospital/UML communications systems (fax, telephones, Gajema tracking systems and computers) in accordance with hospital standards

10. Works with the coordinators and managers to identify issues and problems

11. Demonstrates flexibility to meet the needs of the department in regard to changes in work volume, planned or unplanned changes in schedule due to call offs

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting (no more than 50lbs)

2. Must have reading and comprehensive ability

3. Must be able to read and write legible in English

4. Must be able to communicate effectively

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Good Communication Skills

2. Ability to adapt and learn and apply new processes.

3. Pays attention to detail

4. Works well with a team.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.