UPMC is excited to invite you to apply for the Laboratory Admin Assistant Associate position! This part-time role offers flexible shifts between 6:30AM and 6:30PM, with Saturday hours from 6:30AM to 12:30PM. The position requires travel between the hospital and our Riverwalk location. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain valuable cross-training experience within the laboratory cost center, we encourage you to apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Provide general clerical assistance under direct supervision, supporting department activities and professionals.

• Perform routine tasks such as copying, sorting, filing, and typing documents to ensure smooth office operations.

• Set up and maintain office files, logs, and records to organize and track office activities efficiently.

• Order office supplies and maintain office equipment to ensure all necessary resources are available for daily operations.

• Answer, screen, and route incoming calls and messages; respond to routine inquiries with professionalism.

• Greet visitors, screen inquiries, and direct them to appropriate staff; manage supervisor’s calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate resources.

• Sort, prioritize, and compose routine correspondence, ensuring timely and accurate communication without requiring management review.

• Assist with processing, packaging, and collecting specimens; manage patient materials in the laboratory information system (LIS) while ensuring accuracy and timely results.

• Ability to use basic reasoning skills

• Knowledge of business processes and procedures

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Ability to use applicable MS Suite products

• Working knowledge of word processing, electronic mail/calendar, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software

Preferred:

• EPIC experience

• Insurance knowledge

• Customer service experience

• Medical Terminology experience

• Up to one-year administrative experience

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran