Specimen Collector II - 1920

Millennium Health•Anchorage, AK

About The Position

The Specimen Collector II represents Millennium Health and provides care and customer service to patients, clinicians, and the laboratory. The role collects urine and/or oral fluid specimens, processes and packages collections for shipping, and serves as an intermediary between practices or clinics and the laboratory. The position is based in Anchorage, Alaska, and requires regular travel between facilities; occasional overnight coverage may be required. Female candidates are required for observed collections of patients who identify as female. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The role also records patient, physician-order, and laboratory information; resolves specimen concerns related to billing or patient information in the ordering portal; and orders and maintains onsite collection supplies. Physical activity is described as sitting 60% of the time, walking 20%, and standing 20%, with lifting of up to 20 pounds. Employees must have a valid REAL ID or acceptable alternative identification before starting, in accordance with federal travel regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to navigate a smartphone and computer.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to adhere to HIPAA, HiTrust, confidentiality, and compliance policies, procedures, and standards.
Ability to adhere to administrative, physical, and technical cybersecurity controls.
Regular travel is required; must possess a valid REAL ID or acceptable alternative form of identification before starting employment.
Female candidates are required for observed collections of gender-identified female patients.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 months of experience as a specimen collector, or at least 1 year of experience in the medical field directly supporting patients.
At least 2 years of customer service experience may be considered in place of medical experience.
Medical insurance or billing experience and/or familiarity with medications or diagnostic codes.

Responsibilities

Collect patient urine and/or oral fluid (saliva) specimens.
Process and package collections for shipping.
Serve as an intermediary between the practice or clinic and the laboratory.
Record patient information, physician order details, and pertinent laboratory information.
Resolve specimen concerns involving billing or patient information in the ordering portal.
Order and maintain collection supplies inventory onsite.
Observe collection for Millennium Health specimens when applicable.
Travel between multiple facilities as required and provide occasional overnight coverage.