Specimen Collection Specialist — Patient Care & Lab Support

Millennium-Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with Company Match

Paid Time off and Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Behavioral and Health Care Resources

Job summary

Millennium Health in Tacoma, WA, is hiring a Full-Time Specimen Collector. This on-site role requires collecting urine and oral fluid samples, processing and shipping, and serving as the communications link between clinics and the lab. Ideal candidates have 6+ months collection experience or 1+ year medical support, plus strong customer service and smartphone/computer skills. Valid driver’s license and HIPAA awareness required.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of specimen collector experience or 1+ year in the medical field supporting patients
• 2+ years of customer service can substitute for medical experience
• Ability to navigate a smartphone and computer
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• HIPAA/HiTrust compliance knowledge is a plus
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Physical: sitting 60%, walking 20%, standing 20%, lifting up to 20 lbs

Responsibilities

• Collect patient urine and/or oral fluid specimens
• Process and package collections for shipping
• Serve as intermediary between practice/clinic and laboratory
• Record patient information, physician orders, and lab details
• Resolve specimen concerns with billing or patient information in the ordering portal
• Order and maintain collection supplies inventory onsite
• Observe collection for Millennium Health specimens as applicable
• Driving between facilities may be required

Skills

Customer service

Smartphone proficiency

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Millennium Health in Tacoma, WA, is hiring a Full-Time Specimen Collector. This on-site role requires collecting urine and oral fluid samples, processing and shipping, and serving as the communications link between clinics and the lab. Ideal candidates have 6+ months collection experience or 1+ year medical support, plus strong customer service and smartphone/computer skills. Valid driver’s license and HIPAA awareness required.