Specimen Collector- 1936

Millennium Health•Portland, OR

10d•$14,592 - $16,896

About The Position

Millennium Health is an accredited specialty laboratory providing medication monitoring and drug testing services. The Specimen Collector represents the company and provides care and customer service to patients, clinicians, and the laboratory. This part-time position is based in Portland, Oregon, and is scheduled Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Male candidates are required for observed collections involving patients identified as male. The role collects urine and/or oral fluid specimens, processes and packages them for shipping, and serves as an intermediary between practices or clinics and the laboratory. It also involves documenting patient, physician-order, and laboratory information; resolving specimen concerns through the ordering portal; maintaining onsite collection supplies; and, when applicable, observing specimen collection. Travel between multiple facilities may be required. Offers are contingent on successful completion of the stated background screening.

Requirements

Male candidates are required for observed collections of patients identified as male.
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, compliance, and administrative, physical, and technical cybersecurity controls.
Physical requirements include sitting 60% of the time, walking 20%, standing 20%, and lifting up to 20 lbs.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 months of specimen collector experience 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.
Drive to and from multiple facilities when required.
Adhere to HIPAA, HiTrust, confidentiality, compliance, and cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards.