Specimen Technician

THE ROLE:

• Collecting patient urine and/or oral fluid (saliva) specimens
• Accurately processing and packaging these urine and/or oral fluid specimens for shipping
• Record and transfer patient information, physician order details, and pertinent laboratory information into our electronic system
• Obtain financial information related to 3rd party reimbursements
• Obtain prior authorizations for urine drug tests based on payor specifications
• Order and maintain inventory of applicable supplies
• Be present, punctual and available at all scheduled work times
• Perform direct observations during specimen collection, if applicable

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Enjoy interacting with clinic staff, patients and field & headquarter based co-workers from all backgrounds
• Basic Computer skills-working knowledge of Office 365, general typing abilities and attention to detail for data entry
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, with clinic staff, patients, field managers and home office.
• Work within Precision compliance directives - including Federal/State regulatory laws, HIPAA, and OSHA
• Valid drivers license and car insurance
• Reliable transportation
• Maintain a professional appearance
• Complete all required training during onboarding and ongoing active employment
• To be successful, you agree that technology is a key part of every business process and you will make new technology adoption part of your routine
• Become fluent in Microsoft 365 (formerly Office635) applications assigned to your role. Common applications include: Teams, Word, Excel, Tasks and Planner
• Complete training in a timely manner that is assigned to you. Training is primarily conducted via Microsoft Learn modules and is assigned based on:
  • Position/Job Role Most positions require a core set of Microsoft 365 working knowledge
  • Project Role As member of a project team, you may be required to complete training before you can engage with the project team or commence project work
  • Ad-Hoc Based on review of your performance via support requests, training modules will be assigned to increase skills

ADDITIONAL JOB CONSIDERATIONS:

• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time, bend, and lift
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds
• 401k with company match

ABOUT PRECISION DIAGNOSTICS:

Precision Diagnostics, based in San Diego, California is a fast-growing clinical laboratory that specializes in providing quantitative drug testing, primarily for the purpose of helping physicians monitor their patients undergoing treatment for pain or substance abuse. Precisions objective is to improve patient adherence/compliance with their prescription regimen and protect medical practices from liability.

The Field Operations Specimen Technician role is a key component within the Precision Diagnostics organization. This role is pivotal to establishing and maintaining clinic profitability and adherence to laboratory compliance regulations. This role is an entry level position, but one with advancement opportunity.

Please note this job description 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.

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