Specimen Collector - 1915

Millennium Health•Houston, TX

19d•$14,976 - $17,472•Onsite

About The Position

The Specimen Collector represents Millennium Health and provides care and customer service to patients, clinicians, and the laboratory. The role collects urine and/or oral fluid specimens, processes and packages them for shipping, and serves as an intermediary between clinics and the laboratory. It also involves recording patient, physician order, and laboratory information; resolving specimen concerns in the ordering portal; maintaining onsite collection supplies; and observing collections when applicable. Driving between multiple facilities may be required. The position is part-time in Houston, Texas, scheduled Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of a background screening. Screening includes criminal history, global watchlist, SSN trace, FACIS Level 3, SAM and OIG exclusions, education verification, driving record, and a five-panel urine drug screening. Offers may be rescinded if screening results do not meet the standards for the position. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

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.
Ability to meet the physical requirements: sitting 60% of the time, walking 20%, standing 20%, and lifting up to 20 lbs.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 months of experience as a specimen collector, 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 onsite collection supplies inventory.
Observe collection of 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.