Specimen Collector- 1931

Millennium Health•Portland, OR

9d•$38,760 - $44,880•Onsite

About The Position

Millennium Health LLC is an accredited specialty laboratory providing medication monitoring and drug testing services to support clinical decision-making for people with chronic pain, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Specimen Collector represents Millennium Health and provides care and customer service to patients, clinicians, and the laboratory. This position is based in Portland, Oregon, and requires a male candidate to conduct observed collections for gender-identified male patients. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:15 p.m., and one Saturday per month, 9:20 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. Driving between multiple facilities may be required. Employment offers are contingent on successfully completing a background check, which may include criminal-history searches, watchlist and exclusion checks, SSN trace, education verification, driving-record review, and a five-panel urine drug screening. The posting notes that duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice.

Requirements

Male candidates are required for observed collections of gender-identified male patients.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to navigate a smartphone and computer.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Ability to adhere to HIPAA, HiTrust, confidentiality, and compliance policies, procedures, and standards.
Ability to adhere to administrative, physical, and technical cybersecurity controls.
Meet the position's physical requirements: sitting 60%, walking 20%, standing 20%, and lifting up to 20 pounds.
Successfully complete the required pre-employment background screening.

Nice To Haves

Six or more months of specimen-collector experience, or one or more years of medical-field experience 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-supply inventory onsite.
Observe collections for Millennium Health specimens when applicable.
Drive to and from multiple facilities when required.