Specimen Collector

Department: Collector
Reports to: Field Operations Manager
Pay Group: Non-Exempt

Job Summary: 
You will be responsible for specimen collection including various types of toxicology and urine. You will act in the best interest of patient care and Gravity Diagnostics while serving as a liaison between our lab and our customers. This role will also perform a wide variety of administrative/clerical duties.

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ensure that all patient paperwork is filled out correctly and all necessary information has been captured at the time of the collection
• Conduct specimen collections competently, following collection procedures and customer requirements and instructions to deliver a quality specimen collection service at customer locations
• Adhere to confidentiality expectations and HIPAA requirements
• Responsible for monitoring inventory and ensuring supplies are stocked
• Update and maintain client contact information and records, as necessary
• Keep and maintain most current information training on patient urine collections
• Check-in daily and provide weekly updates of account information with office staff including the lab's technologists and/or manager, as directed
• Adhere to all State and Federal laws, guidelines and regulations including compliance
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate effective communication skills in working with all department staff.
• Use communication and record-keeping technologies efficiently
• Act responsibly and follow professional code of conduct as set forth by the company and senior personnel
• Work in a highly organized and efficient manner
• Demonstrate high level of reliability, dedication, and initiative
• Willingness to adapt to a fast-paced, high volume ever-changing environment
• Capability to handle time constraints and effectively manage deadlines

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in urine specimen collection preferred
• Experience with record keeping functions preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Some safety risks when collecting specimens.
• Exposure to Disease or Infections on a daily basis.
• Exposure to some adverse and undesirable environmental conditions.
• Long periods of sitting and driving required.
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs.

Gravity Diagnostics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Gravity Diagnostics will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Lexington, KY 40509: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person