Specimen Collector (Part Time)

JOB DUTIES

• Facilitate the collection, processing, and shipping of urine specimens
• Follow policies to correctly identify the patient before any specimen is obtained
• Properly label and document the specimens and prepare for shipment
• Enter all required patient/test information into the Company LIS or complete the Company's manual requisition in order to process, result and bill the sample.
• Demonstrate customer service and compassion when interacting with patients, physicians, and clinic staff
• Perform data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year of specimen collector experience in a physician practice, medical clinic or hospital setting.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Basic knowledge of personal computers and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both orally and in writing.
• Professional client service principles and practices.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
Clinic/Group Medical Practice environment with exposure to communicable disease or body fluids. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The Specialist may be required to conduct supervised and observed urine drug specimen collection. In these cases, the observer must be of the same gender as the person providing the specimen.

• Monday - Friday
• Depending on client-specific work schedule, may include other daily hours, weekends and/or holidays.