Lab Specimen Processor

Millennium Health•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

LAB SPECIMEN PROCESSOR – Entry Level Role Help make a positive impact in communities across the nation! Millennium Health LLC is an accredited specialty laboratory with more than a decade of experience in medication monitoring and drug testing services, helping clinicians monitor use of prescription medications and illicit drugs supporting improved clinical decision-making as part of treatment for millions of Americans with chronic pain, mental illness, and substance use disorders.? The Lab Specimen Processor is responsible for preparing urine and oral fluid specimens for analysis in our drug testing laboratory. This includes specimen receiving and sorting, aliquoting, centrifugation, and racking. This is a fast-paced, multi-faceted position that requires great flexibility, attention to detail and accuracy. Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Due to occupational work with saliva/oral swab specimens, there is a low risk of exposure to tuberculosis. As part of Millennium Health’s Tuberculosis Exposure Plan, all laboratory personnel have the opportunity to be screened for tuberculosis free of charge.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to ensure HIPAA, Confidentiality and Compliance policy, procedures, and standards are always adhered to.
Ability to ensure administrative, physical and technical cyber security controls are always adhered to.

Nice To Haves

Previous data entry experience highly preferred.
Previous experience in a laboratory is helpful.
Previous experience working in a fast-paced production environment where the work is repetitive is desirable.
Basic experience with MS Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

Specimen receiving, sorting and bag opening.
Data entry of required testing, patient information, medical insurance requirements.
Identify, label, and document urine and oral fluid specimens.
Prepare urine and oral fluid specimens for analysis: Aliquot, centrifuge, batching and racking.
Responsible for accurately distinguishing colors and smells in urine specimens.
Stock, clean and maintain the laboratory and all equipment.
Identify and document specimen discrepancies.
Display strong work ethic and enjoy working in a team environment.
Demonstrate understanding of HIPAA laws and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Follow company safety practices.