Lab Specimen Processor

LAB SPECIMEN PROCESSOR – Entry Level Role 

Help make a positive impact in communities across the nation! 

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 Lab Specimen Processor is responsible for preparing urine and oral fluid specimens for analysis in our drug testing laboratory.  This includes specimen receiving and sorting, aliquoting, centrifugation, and racking. This is a fast-paced, multi-faceted position that requires great flexibility, attention to detail and accuracy. 

Location: Rancho Bernardo, CA 

Schedule: Full-time | Tuesday - Friday 6:30am to 3pm, Saturday 9:00am to 5:30pm.  Must be able to work mandatory overtime as needed. 

Salary: $17 per hour. 

As a Laboratory Specimen Processor: 

• Specimen receiving, sorting and bag opening. 
• Data entry of required testing, patient information, medical insurance requirements. 
• Identify, label, and document urine and oral fluid specimens. 
• Prepare urine and oral fluid specimens for analysis: Aliquot, centrifuge, batching and racking. 
• Responsible for accurately distinguishing colors and smells in urine specimens. 
• Stock, clean and maintain the laboratory and all equipment. 
• Identify and document specimen discrepancies. 
• Display strong work ethic and enjoy working in a team environment. 
• Demonstrate understanding of HIPAA laws and ability to maintain confidentiality. 
• Follow company safety practices. 

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. 

Due to occupational work with saliva/oral swab specimens, there is a low risk of exposure to tuberculosis. As part of Millennium Health’s Tuberculosis Exposure Plan, all laboratory personnel have the opportunity to be screened for tuberculosis free of charge. 

POTENTIAL HIRING RANGE: 

• $33,904.00 - $38,064.00 
• Offers are based on skills, knowledge, and abilities of the selected candidate. 

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. 

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Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required. 
• Previous data entry experience highly preferred. 
• Previous experience in a laboratory is helpful. Previous experience working in a fast-paced production environment where the work is repetitive is desirable. 
• Basic experience with MS Outlook, Excel, and Word. 
• Ability to ensure HIPAA, 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Sitting 45%, Walking 10%, Standing 45%. 
• Lifting up to 20 lbs., periodically over-head. 
• Fine motor manipulation for up to 8 hours - gripping and grasping.  
• Reaching and extending arms, twisting cups and tearing packages. 
• Ability to work in an environment with moderate noise level. 
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time. 

Benefits

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