Specimen Collector

Job Description

Job Description

We're seeking an experienced, professional, and outgoing Full-Time Specimen Collector to serve the New Bern, NC area.

Schedule:  

Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 10:00am - 6:30pm

Tuesday & Thursday (remote) - 8:00am - 5:00pm

Pay : $19-21 per hour

Position Summary

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to a satisfactory standard. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties include but are not limited to:

Specimen Collector Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all patient paperwork is filled out correctly and all necessary information has been captured at the time of the collection
• Update and maintain patient information and records, as necessary, while ensuring patients complete privacy, observing HIPAA regulations into laboratory information system.
• Perform and follow specimen (urine, blood, and saliva) collection protocols for specimen collection.
• Monitor and maintain supplies and supply records for all clinic needs. Communicating to lab any supply requests in a timely manner.
• Securely and safely package specimens for pick up by the lab's courier service.
• Follow general work protocols regarding breaks and cell phone usage during business hours.
• Adherence to all clinic policies and OSHA standards/policies

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 1 year of customer service experience
• Preferred at least 1 year of Specimen Collection Experience - In a Healthcare Setting

Skills

• Be dependable and extremely well organized
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory protocols.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and compassion when working with patients, particularly in senior care settings.
• Strong work ethic, commitment to completing assigned tasks and dedicated to high-quality work
• Outstanding attention to details, ability to multitask and the ability to complete the job without any errors
• Ability to work with patients in a professional and compassionate manner
• Ability to communicate well with the clinic's provider and laboratory management
• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• The ideal candidate has experience in high volume clinical settings observing and obtaining urine samples.
• Dress in compliance with clinic needs.
• Follow general work protocols regarding breaks and cell phone usage during business hours

Job Type : Full-time

Ability to Commute :

• New Bern, NC 

Monday - Wednesday - Friday 10:00am to 6:30pm
Tuesday & Thursday (remote) 8:00am to 5:00pm