Specimen Collector - 1917

Millennium Health•Libby, MT

10d•$28,080 - $32,760

About The Position

The Specimen Collector represents Millennium Health and provides exemplary care and customer service to patients, clinicians, and the laboratory. The role collects and processes urine and/or oral-fluid specimens, supports communication between clinics and the laboratory, and records relevant patient, physician-order, and laboratory information. The position is located in Libby, Montana, and may require driving between facilities. Observed collections of gender-identified male patients are part of the role, and male candidates are required for this work. Millennium Health is an accredited specialty laboratory providing medication monitoring and drug-testing services to support clinical decision-making. Employment offers are contingent on successfully completing the described background screening, education verification, driving-record review, and five-panel urine drug screening. The salary range is $18–$21 per hour, depending on qualifications, experience, and geographical location.

Requirements

Male candidates are required for observed collections of gender-identified male patients.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to navigate a smartphone and computer required.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
Ability to adhere to HIPAA, HiTrust, confidentiality, compliance, and cybersecurity controls and standards.

Nice To Haves

Six or more months of specimen-collector experience, or at least one year of medical-field experience 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 administrative, physical, and technical cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards.