Specimen Collector- 1803

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

Full Time Specimen Collector

Location: Tacoma, WA

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday to Friday 7am to 3:30 pm

Help make a positive impact in your community!

Millennium Health LLC is an accredited specialty laboratory with more than a decade of experience in medication monitoring and drug testing services, helping clinicians monitor use of prescription medications and illicit drugs supporting improved clinical decision-making as part of treatment for millions of Americans with chronic pain, mental illness, and substance use disorders.

The Specimen Collector is a key role at Millennium Health. As our representative, this position provides exemplary care and exceptional customer service to patients, clinicians, and our laboratory.

As a Specimen Collector:

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

Ideal Candidate:

• 6+ months of experience as a specimen collector or 1+ years of experience in the medical field, directly supporting patients preferred
• 2+ years of customer service experience can be considered in place of medical experience
• Demonstrated ability to navigate a smart phone and computer required
• Valid driver's license required; reliable transportation
• Medical insurance/billing and/or familiarity with medications/diagnostic codes is a plus
• Ability to ensure HIPAA, HiTrust, Confidentiality and Compliance policy, procedures, and standards are always adhered to.
• Ability to ensure administrative, physical and technical cyber security controls are always adhered to
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Physical requirements: sitting 60%, walking 20%, standing 20%, lifting up to 20 lbs.

Millennium Health is a CLIA Certified and CAP Accredited specialty laboratory. We partner with a trusted and accredited background screening provider, to conduct pre-employment background checks. As part of our screening process, we will review the following:

National, federal, and county criminal history

Global watchlist search

Social Security Number (SSN) trace

FACIS (Fraud and Abuse Control Information System) Level 3 search

SAM (System for Award Management) and OIG (Office of Inspector General) exclusions

Education verification

Driving record (Motor Vehicle Report)

5-panel urine drug screening

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of this background check. Offers may be rescinded if the results do not meet the standards established for the position.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance
• 401k with Company Match
• Paid Time off and Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Behavioral and Health Care Resources

• Salary Range: $18-21.75/hr.
• Salary offered is dependent on qualifications, experience, and geographical location.

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Millennium Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and E-Verify participant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.