UA Collector

Wellspace Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 36,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company paid life and disability insurance

Paid time off and sick leave

Professional development hours annually

Job summary

Wellspace Health in Sacramento, CA, is seeking a Urinalysis Collector. This support staff role involves conducting drug tests, assisting with client transports, and maintaining facility safety and documentation.

Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma, and one year of relevant experience is preferred. They should possess strong communication skills and the ability to work independently in a medical clinic environment.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in substance use treatment preferred.
• Individuals in recovery must have two years of continuous sobriety.
• Current CPR and first aid certificate or willingness to train.

Responsibilities

• Conduct urine, alcohol, and oral drug testing for treatment clients.
• Assist counselors in administrative tasks.
• Monitor the safety of the facility.

Skills

Customer service experience

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Verbal and written communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic PC software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 102 - Alternative House - Sacramento, CA 95815

Salary Range: $21.00 - $26.75 hourly

Department/Care Stream

Substance Use Disorder Residential

Reporting Structure

Timecard Approver: Center Manager
Primary: Center Manager
Secondary: Operational Director, Substance Use Disorder Residential

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 facility safety.

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.
• Individuals who identify themselves in personal recovery are requested to have sustained a minimum of two (2) years of continuous sobriety.
• 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 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.
• Adhere to infection control procedures, including 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

• Competitive regional salary and 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 and 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 a medical clinic environment. The employee frequently sits, uses hands and arms to reach, and occasionally lifts or moves up to 20 pounds. The employee must stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities required include close and distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Hearing and speech required for communication. Noise level is usually quiet.

The employee may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using substances, and not attentive to personal health and safety. The employee may experience unpleasant sensory demands associated with clients’ use of alcohol and drugs, and may be exposed to bodily fluids and hazardous chemicals.

Equal Employment Opportunity

WellSpace Health is committed to equal employment opportunities and complies with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities. We maintain a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WellSpace Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.