Specimen Collector - Louisville, KY - Full Time On-Site

Job DetailsJob Location: Louisville,, KY - Louisville, KY 40218Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 HourlySpecimen Collector
Louisville, KY 40218
 
Rate: $20/hr 
Schedule: Mon - Thurs 8am - 5pm
Full-Time + benefits

 

ABOUT PRECISION DIAGNOSTICS:

 

We are currently seeking candidates for the Specimen Collector role, a healthcare operations position.

 

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

 

Our organization values high quality, efficient healthcare delivery. We achieve this by creating an inclusive culture that fosters growth potential for our team members and our organization. Candidates for this position strive to learn and do more than the minimum requirements of the job. We are seeking engaged, solution-driven individuals who want to provide a healthcare experience they would hope for themselves and their families. In other words, live above the line.

 

If you are motivated and committed to living above the line, then you are the type of team member who will be successful and help our patients, team and company thrive. If you are up for the challenge, and can work in the following above-the-line principles, please consider applying:

 



Strives for greatness


Become part of the solution


Respect others and their feelings


Help create an amazing patient experience


Bring commitment to compliance


Be curious: "What else can I do to assist and learn at Precision?"


Seek feedback: "What coaching do you have for me?" And "What can I do better?"


Have personal ownership and pride in your work


Care- not because you must, but because you want to


Openness to change



AT A GLANCE:

 

Specimen Collectors at Precision set the bar for innovation, integrity, insights and outcomes. With a patient-centered approach, specimen collectors at Precision Diagnostics are foundational team members in the organization helping create and deliver a better experience to a vulnerable population. Accurate specimen collection is a critical step in patient care with profound downstream impacts affecting a patient’s care, organizational success and growth as well as helping reduce the overall cost of care in the healthcare system. Successful Specimen collectors join our team delivering a shared goal of Precision with Purpose. If you are committed to meaningful work that positively impacts our patients, our company, our customers, and our communities we encourage you to consider a career with us.

ROLE OUTCOMES:

 



Providing a frictionless patient experience



Accurate and timely order entry and collection process




Contribute to improved patient outcomes through precision in daily work activities



Collect and process laboratory specimens (may include oral, urine, and/or blood specimen collection per policy.) in a manner that improves outcomes for all stakeholders: patient, provider, payer, and laboratory.




Collect specimens according to established procedures. Tests include, but not limited to:


Accuracy of Data Entry


Commitment to organizational process improvement efforts


A strong Commitment to Compliance


Data entry accuracy


Specimen collection and shipping accuracy



WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

 

Knowledge of:



Prior experience a plus!


In Depth Knowledge of specimen collection techniques and procedures


Advanced understanding of preventing personal exposure to bio-hazards and infection prevention measures


Specimen collection protocols


In-depth knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment best practices



Skill:



Basic computer literacy (software and hardware) and ability to learn new computer/technology skills


Effectively communicate to internal and external clients and patients


Compose grammatically correct, professional level written communication


Follow checklists and produce the same results every time


Maintain accurate files and records


Strong attention to detail



Ability to:



Communicate with, understand, and react effectively to a diverse patient population base


Establish and maintain professional working relationships with coworkers, patients, and clients


Establish rapport and gain the trust of others


Accurately record information


Maintain composure, interact diplomatically, and make effective decisions in confrontational situations


Communicate effectively with individuals who may