Specimen Collector - 1927

Millennium Health•St. George, UT

18d•$3,744 - $4,368

About The Position

Millennium Health is seeking a part-time Specimen Collector in St. George, Utah. The Specimen Collector represents Millennium Health and provides exemplary care and customer service to patients, clinicians, and the laboratory. The role involves collecting and processing patient urine and/or oral fluid specimens, maintaining communication between clinics and the laboratory, and ensuring that required information and specimen procedures are handled accurately. Female candidates are required for observed collections of gender-identified female patients. Travel between multiple facilities may be required. The schedule is Monday and Thursday, 8:30–9:30 a.m. and 5:00–6:00 p.m. The position pays $18–$21 per hour, depending on qualifications, experience, and geographical location. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background screening, including criminal history and watchlist searches, SSN trace, FACIS Level 3, SAM and OIG exclusions, education verification, driving record, and a five-panel urine drug screening.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated ability to navigate a smartphone and computer.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to adhere to HIPAA, HiTrust, confidentiality, compliance, and cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards.
Female candidates are required for observed collections of gender-identified female patients.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of sitting 60% of the time, 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.
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.

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 collections for Millennium Health specimens when applicable.
Drive between multiple facilities when required.
Adhere to HIPAA, HiTrust, confidentiality, compliance, and administrative, physical, and technical cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards.