Lab Collector

Summit Spine & Joint Centers; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Spine & Joint Centers is looking for a Lab Collector in Rome, Georgia. This full-time position involves collecting urine and swab samples, assisting providers in exam rooms, and triaging patients. Candidates should be detail-oriented and have clinical experience.

The role requires effective communication and multitasking in a fast-paced environment. A Bachelor's Degree and experience with EHR systems are preferred.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel to other locations.
• Comfortable handling and processing urine samples.
• Able to conduct cheek swabs.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients, room patients, and take vitals.
• Assist providers in exam rooms.
• Process messages between patients and administration.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Clinical experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

eClinicalWorks or other EHR systems

Job description

Company Overview

Summit Spine and Joint Centers (SSJC) is on track to become the largest comprehensive spine and joint care provider in the state of Georgia while providing clinical, surgical, and imaging services to our patients. We are seeking qualified individuals to join our team and provide exceptional patient care!

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 and can problem‑solve and multitask in a fast‑paced practice. The role will involve learning organization policies and procedures in support of the department.

This is a full‑time, benefited position at Summit Spine & Joint Centers that reports to the Assistant Operations Manager. The primary locations will be at Region 9 clinic locations (see below) and the schedule is subject to change based on coverage/business needs and ASC operating hours.

Region 9 Operating Schedule

• Rome (ASC): Tuesday‑Friday 8 am–5 pm
• Cartersville: Monday 8 am–5 pm

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)

• Willingness to travel to other locations.
• Responsive and comfortable handling and processing urine samples.
• 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.