Specimen Collector - 1925

Millennium Health•Portland, OR

17d

About The Position

Millennium Health is hiring a part-time Specimen Collector in Portland, Oregon. The role represents the laboratory and provides patient care and customer service to patients, clinicians, and the laboratory. The collector obtains urine and/or oral fluid specimens, processes and packages collections for shipment, and serves as an intermediary between clinics and the laboratory. Driving between multiple facilities may be required. Male candidates are required for observed collections of patients identified as male. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Compensation is $20–$23 per hour, depending on qualifications, experience, and geographical location. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of the described pre-employment background screening and 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 ensure HIPAA, HiTrust, confidentiality, and compliance policies, procedures, and standards are always followed.
Ability to ensure administrative, physical, and technical cybersecurity controls are always followed.
Physical requirements include sitting 60% of the time, walking 20%, standing 20%, and lifting up to 20 pounds.
Male candidates required for observed collections of gender-identified male patients.

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, 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 to and from multiple facilities when required.
Adhere to HIPAA, HiTrust, confidentiality, compliance, and cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards.