SPECIMEN COLLECTIONS TECHNICIAN (4046)

Cordant Health Solutions; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cordant Health Solutions is seeking a self-motivated Entry level Specimen Collections Technician in Fort Worth, Texas. The role involves collecting urine, oral fluid, or hair specimens in accordance with contractual requirements, with observation of male participants as needed.

Salary listed as $16.00 per hour, with a robust benefits package available upon eligibility. Responsibilities include collecting and logging specimens, maintaining site organization, handling requisitions and paperwork,

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED is required.
• 1+ year of experience working directly with customers or patients.
• Healthcare, criminal justice, or similar field experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, log, order, process, and ship urine, oral, and/or hair specimens.
• Maintain organization of the collection site.
• File requisitions, chain of custody forms, and related paperwork.
• Collect and scan insurance information when applicable.
• Order supplies and maintain inventory at the practice location.
• Communicate client inquiries to Manager or Client Services.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Job Details
Level: Entry
Job Location: Fort Worth, TX - Fort Worth, TX 76196
Salary Range: $16.00

We are seeking a self-motivated Specimen Collections Technician to join our Field Operations team in Fort Worth, Texas. In this role, you will be performing 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 Specimen Collections Technician. If you do not meet this requirement, but are interested in pursuing other opportunities, please visit our Careers page at cordantsolutions.com/careers.

Salary: $16.00

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 practice location to ensure collection supplies are always available
• Communicates 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 observe collections and collect biological specimens, required
• Ability 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 day 1, 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.