Collection Specialist​/Phlebotomist

The Specimen Collection Specialist is responsible for collection of patient specimens in physician's office, including; urine, oral fluid specimens, Covid-19 specimens, and blood specimens. Collection Specialists also complete requisition forms for specimen testing, ensuring integrity of the specimen, obtain accompanying patient information, shipping specimens to the laboratory, and entering patient information into EMR, or LIS system as needed. Position may also include, requesting missing patient information from the clinic staff, scheduling specimen collection appointments, and other general office tasks as deemed necessary by Field Operations Supervisor of Core Business.

FT Collection Specialist/Phlebotomist
JRH
Monday - Friday; 8am-4pm; 30 min lunch

The Specimen Collection Specialist is responsible for collection of patient specimens in physician's office, including; urine, oral fluid specimens, Covid-19 specimens, and blood specimens. Collection Specialists also complete requisition forms for specimen testing, ensuring integrity of the specimen, obtain accompanying patient information, shipping specimens to the laboratory, and entering patient information into EMR, or LIS system as needed. Position may also include, requesting missing patient information from the clinic staff, scheduling specimen collection appointments, and other general office tasks as deemed necessary by Field Operations Supervisor of Core Business.

• Collect all urine samples, enter data in Laboratory Information System
• Collect anterior nasal swabs for Covid-19 testing, if requested at account
• Obtain blood specimen collection from patients following Ethos venipuncture protocols, if applicable at the location(s) assigned
• Follows established patient protocol
• Maintains specimen integrity by following Ethos standard operating procedures and reference materials provided by Core Business Field Supervisor
• Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and completing paper requisition forms
• Labels specimen for identification purposes and prepares sample for shipment to lab
• Maintains safe, secure, and clean work environment by following standard procedures, and compliance guidelines
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities & training opportunities provided by Ethos
• Adheres to Ethos professional standards, policies and procedures, and meets federal, state, and local requirements
• Maintains positive interaction with patients and clinic staff, representing Ethos core values
• Work independently and be supervised remotely
• Complete assigned computer learnings, remain current with competency sign offs in Media Lab
• Other duties as assigned

• Regular and prompt attendance
• Must be able and willing to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when required
• Excellent attention to detail, time management skills and meeting deadlines
• Ability to handle highly confidential information and remain compliant with HIPAA
• Ability to reflect positive attitude and disciplined work ethic
• Ability to work independently and supervised remotely
• Exceed quality and accuracy of work
• Strong interpersonal & patient care skills
• Strong technical ability to perform tasks with sound judgment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Willing and able to complete all varieties of specimen collection
• Perform job duties as assigned by Ethos and directly related to Ethos specimen collections
• Partner with Regional and Territory Managers to provide strong team representation and set up proper protocols for specimen collection.

• 2 years of medical office or laboratory collection experience required
• Logistics, Patient facing customer service, Data…