Lab Collector

Mambo Seafood Restaurants; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-state spine and joint care organization is seeking a motivated Lab Collector to join its team in Dalton, Georgia. The role involves collecting urine and swab samples, triaging patients, and assisting providers in exam rooms. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and previous clinical experience is preferred. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, alongside a team dedicated to patient-centered care. Willingness to travel to different locations is required.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to travel to other locations.
• Must be responsive and comfortable handling and processing urine samples.
• Must be able to conduct cheek swabs.
• Detail-oriented.
• Previous clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients to be seen by providers including rooming patients, taking vitals, merging patient charts, and communicating directly with patients.
• Assist providers in exam rooms.
• Effectively process messages between patients and administration or other medical offices.
• Report to office manager and/or practice administrator.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Clinical experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

1-year Clinical Experience Preferred

Tools

eClinicalWorks or other EHR system

Job description

Company Overview

Summit Spine and Joint Centers (SSJC) is a rapidly growing, multi-state spine and joint care organization providing integrated clinical, surgical, and imaging services. With clinic locations across Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, our care teams include IPS in North Carolina and Savannah Pain Management in Georgia, all operating as part of the SSJC organization. We are committed to collaboration, high-quality patient-centered care, and supporting our teams as we continue to expand. We are seeking motivated, qualified professionals to join us in delivering exceptional care across our growing network.

Job Description Summary

Under general supervision of a licensed provider, as a Lab Collector, one must be able to effectively collect urine and swab samples from patients in a timely manner and perform clinical duties. We are seeking motivated individuals who show excellent communication skills. Must be able to problem-solve and multitask as we are a fast-paced practice. Gain skill and knowledge of organization policies and procedures in support of the department.

This job is a full-time, benefited position at Summit Spine & Joint Centers that reports to the Assistant Operations Manager. This position’s primary locations will be for region 5 clinic locations (see below) and subject to change based on coverage/business needs, and ASC operating hours.

Region 6 Operating Schedule

Dalton (ASC): Monday – Friday (alternating Tuesdays) 8am‑5pm

Ringgold: Tuesday – Thursday (alternating Wednesdays) 8am‑5pm

Chattanooga: Friday 8am‑5pm

Responsibilities

• Triage patients to be seen by providers including rooming patients, taking vitals, merging patient charts, and communicating directly with patients.
• Assist providers in exam rooms.
• Effectively process messages between patients and administration or other medical offices.
• Report to office manager and/or practice administrator.

Skills & Abilities (minimum qualifications)

• Must be willing to travel to other locations.
• Must be responsive and comfortable handling and processing urine samples.
• Must be able to conduct cheek swabs.
• Detail-oriented.
• Previous clinical experience.

Willingness To Cross-train On All Other Clinical Responsibilities

Education And Experience (preferred qualifications)

• 1-year Clinical Experience Preferred.
• Experience using eClinicalWorks or other EHR system preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.