LABORATORY COLLECTION SPECIALIST (4151)

Cordant Health Solutions; Milwaukie (OR); On-site; USD 25,485 - 28,240; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cordant Health Solutions is seeking a self-motivated Specimen Collections Technician in Milwaukie, OR. This part-time role focuses on performing collections for drug screens as part of the criminal legal system. The position requires observation of male participants and involves responsibilities such as collecting specimens and maintaining collection site organization.

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED, along with 1+ year of customer-facing experience. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience working directly with customers or patients.
• Ability to perform observed collections and collect biological specimens.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, log, process, and ship urine and hair specimens.
• Maintain organization of the collection site.
• File requisitions and chain of custody forms.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details Level: Entry • Job Location: Milwaukie, OR 97267 • Position Type: Part Time • Education Level: High School • Salary Range: $18.50 - $20.50 per hour • Travel Percentage: None • Job Shift: Day

We are seeking a self‑motivated Specimen Collections Technician to join our Field Operations team in Milwaukie, OR. In this role you will perform collections for individuals required to complete drug screens as part of their conditions with the criminal legal system or mental health treatment. Our Specialists are responsible for collecting urine, oral fluid (saliva) or hair specimens in accordance with contractual requirements.

This position will involve observation of male participants and requires a male Laboratory Collection Specialist. If you do not meet this requirement, but are interested in pursuing other opportunities, please visit our Careers page at http://cordantsolutions.com/careers.

Shift: M‑F 1PM‑6PM Salary: $18.50‑$20.50 PER HOUR

Primary Responsibilities

• Collect, log, order, process, and ship urine, oral, and/or hair specimens to the laboratory
• Maintain organization of the collection site
• File requisitions, chain of custody forms, and associated paperwork
• Collect and scan insurance, as applicable
• Order supplies (requisition forms, gloves, collection supplies, etc.) and maintain inventory at the practice location to ensure collection supplies are always available
• Communicate client inquiries to Manager and/or Client Services team
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED, required
• 1+ year of experience working directly with customers or patients, required
• Experience in healthcare, criminal justice, or a similar dynamic field preferred
• Ability to perform observed collections and collect biological specimens, required
• Ability to work professionally with no on‑site supervision, required
• Strong attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills, required
• Ability to work effectively handling tight deadlines and de‑escalating communications with participants in potentially stressful or dynamic situations with no on‑site supervision
• Basic computer skills, required
• Light to moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.) and sitting/standing for long periods of time, required
• Ability to wear scrubs and protective devices (gloves), required

Benefits

Cordant supports our employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package to eligible staff (per state regulations) that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Paid Time Off (PTO) accruing on day1, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), Paid Holidays, 401(k) with Company Match, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Short Term and Long‑Term Disability (STD/LTD) and Company Paid Basic Life Insurance.