Specimen Collector - 1912

Millennium Health•Portland, OR

20d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Millennium Health LLC is an accredited specialty laboratory providing medication monitoring and drug testing services to support clinical decision-making. The Specimen Collector represents Millennium Health and provides care and customer service to patients, clinicians, and the laboratory. This part-time role is based in Portland, Oregon, and is scheduled Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Male candidates are required for observed collections of gender-identified male patients. Driving between multiple facilities may be required. The role collects urine and/or oral-fluid specimens, prepares them for shipment, serves as an intermediary between clinics and the laboratory, records patient and order information, resolves specimen concerns, and maintains onsite collection supplies. The position requires adherence to privacy, confidentiality, compliance, and cybersecurity standards. Physical requirements include sitting 60% of the time, walking 20%, standing 20%, and lifting up to 20 pounds. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background screening that may include criminal-history and watchlist searches, SSN trace, FACIS Level 3, SAM and OIG exclusions, education verification, driving record, and a 5-panel urine drug screen. The stated salary range is $20–$22 per hour, dependent on qualifications, experience, and location. Duties may change with or without notice.

Requirements

Male candidates are required for observed collections of gender-identified male patients.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Demonstrated ability to navigate a smartphone and computer required.
Valid driver's license required.
Reliable transportation required.
Ability to follow HIPAA, HiTrust, confidentiality, compliance, and cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards.
Ability to meet the physical requirements: sitting 60%, walking 20%, standing 20%, and lifting up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Six or more months of experience as a specimen collector, or one or more years of experience in the medical field directly supporting patients, preferred.
Two or more 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 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 onsite collection-supply inventory.
Observe collections for Millennium Health specimens when applicable.
Drive between multiple facilities when required.
Adhere to HIPAA, HiTrust, confidentiality, compliance, and cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards.