Specimen Collector - 1925

Millennium Health•Portland, OR

18d•$20,800 - $23,920•Onsite

About The Position

Millennium Health is an accredited specialty laboratory providing medication monitoring and drug testing services. The Specimen Collector represents the company 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 maintains accurate patient, order, and laboratory information. The position is part-time in Portland, Oregon, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Male candidates are required for observed collections of gender-identified male patients. Driving between multiple facilities may be required. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background screening that includes criminal history, watchlist, SSN trace, FACIS Level 3, SAM and OIG exclusions, education verification, driving record, and a 5-panel urine drug screening. Offers may be rescinded if screening results do not meet the position’s standards. Duties and responsibilities may change 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 comply with HIPAA, HiTrust, confidentiality, compliance, and administrative, physical, and technical cybersecurity requirements.
Male candidates are required for observed collections of gender-identified male patients.
Physical requirements include 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 to and from multiple facilities when required.
Adhere to HIPAA, HiTrust, confidentiality, compliance, and cybersecurity controls and standards.