Specimen Collector Phlebotomist II - 1819

Millennium Health•Louisville, KY

11d•$37,440 - $43,680•Onsite

About The Position

Millennium Health is an accredited specialty laboratory providing medication monitoring and drug testing services to support clinical decision-making. The Specimen Collector II represents Millennium Health and provides care and customer service to patients, clinicians, and the laboratory. This traveling position collects and processes patient specimens at multiple facilities and serves as a liaison between clinics and the laboratory. Regular travel is required, with mileage reimbursement; occasional overnight coverage may be needed. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and reliable transportation. A compliant REAL ID or acceptable alternative identification is required before employment begins. Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of the company's background screening process, including criminal-history and watchlist searches, identity and education verification, driving-record review, exclusions searches, and a five-panel urine drug screening. The stated salary range is $18–$21 per hour, depending on qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certified phlebotomist with at least 1 year of field experience; relevant experience may be considered in place of certification.
Demonstrated ability to use a smartphone and computer.
Valid driver's license, clean motor vehicle record, and reliable transportation.
Valid REAL ID or acceptable alternative form of identification before employment starts.
Ability to meet the physical requirements: sitting 60% of the time, walking 20%, standing 20%, and lifting up to 20 pounds.
Successful completion of the required pre-employment background screening and five-panel urine drug screening.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 months of specimen-collector experience or at least 1 year of medical-field experience directly supporting patients is preferred.
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, is a plus.

Responsibilities

Collect patient blood, urine, and/or oral-fluid specimens.
Process and package specimen 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 related to billing or patient information in the ordering portal.
Order and maintain collection-supply inventory onsite.
Observe collection of Millennium Health specimens when applicable.
Travel between multiple facilities and provide occasional overnight coverage as needed.