Specimen Collector- Phlebotomist- 1941

Millennium Health•Columbus, GA

About The Position

The Specimen Collector Phlebotomist represents Millennium Health and provides exemplary care and customer service to patients, clinicians, and the laboratory. Millennium Health is an accredited specialty laboratory that provides medication monitoring and drug testing services to support clinical decision-making and treatment. The role is based in Columbus, Georgia. The posting lists a part-time schedule of Monday and Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., plus one weekly shift from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; it also describes the position as full time in the opening description. The position collects and processes patient specimens, supports communication between clinical practices and the laboratory, maintains accurate ordering and patient information, and manages collection supplies. Driving between multiple facilities may be required. Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of the listed pre-employment background screening.

Requirements

Certified phlebotomist with at least one year of experience in the field; experience may be considered in place of certification.
At least six months of experience as a specimen collector or at least one year of experience in the medical field directly supporting patients is preferred.
At least two years of customer-service experience may be considered in place of medical experience.
Ability to navigate a smartphone and computer.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to meet the physical requirements listed: sitting 60% of the time, walking 20%, standing 20%, and lifting up to 20 pounds.
Successful completion of the pre-employment screening, including background checks, education verification, driving-record review, and a five-panel urine drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Medical insurance or billing experience.
Familiarity with medications or diagnostic codes.
At least six months of specimen-collector experience or at least one year of medical experience directly supporting patients.

Responsibilities

Collect patient blood, urine, and/or oral-fluid specimens.
Process and package collections for shipping.
Act 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 onsite collection-supply inventory.
Observe collections for Millennium Health specimens when applicable.
Drive to and from multiple facilities when required.