Specimen Collector - 1907

Millennium Health•Chatsworth, GA

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About The Position

The Specimen Collector represents Millennium Health and provides care and customer service to patients, clinicians, and the laboratory. The role collects and processes patient urine and/or oral-fluid specimens, prepares collections for shipping, and serves as an intermediary between practices or clinics and the laboratory. It also involves maintaining accurate patient, physician-order, and laboratory information; resolving specimen concerns related to billing or patient information in the ordering portal; and maintaining onsite collection supplies. Specimen collection may be observed when applicable, and travel between multiple facilities may be required. The position is part-time in Chatsworth, Georgia. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., plus two Fridays per month from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The role requires adherence to HIPAA, HiTrust, confidentiality, compliance, and cybersecurity policies and standards. Pre-employment screening and location-specific credentialing may be required. The stated pay range is $18–$21 per hour, depending on qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
Ability to navigate a smartphone and computer required.
Ability to follow HIPAA, HiTrust, confidentiality, compliance, and cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards.
Physical requirements include sitting 60% of the time, walking 20%, standing 20%, and lifting up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 months of experience as a specimen collector, or at least 1 year of medical-field experience directly supporting patients, preferred.
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 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.