Job Description
Position Title: Substance Use Disorder Tech/Drug and Alcohol Tester
Department: Substance Use Disorder
Position reports to: Substance Use Disorder Program Manager
Status: Non-Union/Part-Time
Position Summary:
Clínica Msr. Oscar A. Romero’s Substance Use Disorder Tech/Drug and Alcohol Tester will be responsible for administering drug and alcohol screenings for DMC patients enrolled into our Substance Use Disorder Program. The SUD Tech/Tester will ensure that all documentation is accurately completed and compliant with regulatory requirements. Each patient enrolled in the program is required to undergo testing on a weekly basis.
Responsibilities:
- Administers urine screenings (UAs) for Drug Medi-Cal (DMC) patients.
- Conducts alcohol screenings using breathalyzer’s and Urine tests for DMC Patients
- Ensures all drug and alcohol tests are completed using the appropriate agency forms.
- Accurately completes all required documentation and ensures forms are signed off by QA staff.
- Provides test results to the assigned Case Manger or Counselor.
- Notifies counselors or case managers of any positive test results. In such cases, reporting DCFS, probation, or housing agencies is required, as mandated.
- Uploads all completed drug test results into the county system after review with the assigned counselor or case manager.
- Files all test results in the appropriate sections of the patient’s physical or electronic medical record.
- Responds to patient inquiries related to drug and alcohol testing.
- Assists with case management, documentation, group facilitation, and other program-related activities as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Must have completion forty-five hours of formal education in SUD and actively working toward full completion.
- Must be certified or registered with an approved SUD
- Must be highly motivated and demonstrate good communication skills.
- Must be able to deliver strong, high-energy while talking to DMC patients
- Must have experience in observed drug testing of clients.
- Spanish bilingual is plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Experience working with Drug Medi-Cal clients (Adult and Youth) a plus.
- Understanding of Drug Medi-Cal requirements/process a plus.
- Must have knowledge of SAGETop of Form.
Job Tags
Part time, Work at office, Trial period,