UA Collector

Urinalysis Collector (Support Staff)

Department/Care Stream: Substance Use Disorder Residential 

LIA Reporting Structure 

Timecard Approver: Center Manager 

Primary: Center Manager 

Secondary: Operational Director, Substance Use Disorder Residential  

Status: Full-Time

FLSA: Non-Exempt 

Location: AHS

EEO-1:  Technician

Pay Range: $21.00-$26.75/hr

Organization Information

WellSpace's mission is "achieving regional health through high quality comprehensive care." We believe that everyone deserves to be seen, no matter who you are, where you come from, where you work or what place you call home. At WellSpace, we see you!  

We are driven to serve the whole person through comprehensive, integrated care, spanning medical, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services across the region. We do this by building a team of exceptional colleagues who are dedicated to our mission and becoming part of the communities we serve. 

As the region's largest Community Health System, WellSpace utilizes a Confluence Model to integrate an internal network of healthcare modalities, including Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC), Drug Medi-Cal and Specialty Mental Health programs, California's second largest 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Center, an independent Risk Bearing Organization (WellSpace Nexus), and more into a seamless confluence of care.

To ensure the highest quality of care, WellSpace is accredited by the Joint Commission for Ambulatory Care, Behavioral Health and as a CCBHC. Further, it is certified by the Joint Commission as a Primary Care Medical Home and a Behavioral Health Home. WellSpace's crisis programs are accredited by the American Association of Suicidology and the International Council for Helplines.

Position Summary

The Urinalysis Collector (Support Staff)  is responsible for providing urine, alcohol, and oral drug testing for residential treatment clients. The support staff conducts medication calls, provides client transports, assists counselors in administrative tasks, completes intakes and monitors the safety of the facility.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience related to work in substance use treatment preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as a team, strong organizational skills, and the ability to stay on task required.
• Individuals who identify themselves in personal recovery are requested to have sustained a minimum of two (2) years of continuous sobriety to maintain the agency's ethical standard for client care.
• Commitment to HIPAA and ability to abide by standards of professional ethics and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent customer service experience including active listening, problem solving, and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer (PC) literate in general office functions such as word processing, email and database software.
• Must have valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Medical scrubs are required attire if determined by management.
• Current CPR and first aid certificate or willingness to be trained required within first (90) ninety days of employment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Abide by all requirements for CLIA waived testing, following all protocols and policies.
• Conduct medication calls, provide client transports, assist counselors in administrative tasks, complete intakes and monitor the safety of the facility.
• Provide urine, alcohol, and oral drug testing for treatment clients.
• Complete all necessary training on collection of fluids, reading of results, and chain of custody to ensure accuracy and reliability of test results.
• Participate in all agency required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain current documentation of all testing results.
• Perform medication observations & counts.
• Transport clients.
• Complete client room checks and search client belongings.
• Ensure client safety at all times.
• Current CPR and first aid certificate or willingness to be trained required within first (90) ninety days of employment.
• Adherence to infection control procedures, including but not limited to, standard precautions of temperature monitoring, hand washing, symptom self-monitoring, masking and social distancing.
• Assist and support the Center/Department/Program to meet standards of High Reliability.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

Successful candidate will receive regionally competitive salary, above average health benefits at reduced costs, company paid life insurance & long-term disability insurance, additional voluntary retirement plan with company match and no vesting schedule requirement.

• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Flexible Spending Program
• Company paid malpractice insurance for all providers
• Professional development hours offered annually

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The work environment is characteristic of a medical clinic environment.  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and arms to reach.  The employee is also required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.   The employee must also possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The employee may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using substances and/or not attentive to personal health and safety for themselves or their homes. The employee may experience a number of unpleasant sensory demands associated with the client’s use of alcohol and drugs, and the lack of personal care.  The employee may also be exposed to bodily fluids (blood, urine) and hazardous chemicals.

WellSpace Health is committed to the principals of equal employment.  We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations.  It is the intent of WellSpace Health to maintain a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.  WellSpace Health is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.