URINALYSIS (UA) TECHNICIAN

Summary:

The didgwalic Wellness Center is looking for a highly dynamic Urinalysis (UA) Technician to join our integrated care clinic that combines primary care, behavioral health, and opiate treatment under one roof. The UA Technician is responsible for various duties related to the collection, processing, reporting, and recording of urinalysis samples on-site. This position requires extremely strong skills and experience in all aspects of office administration, basic accounting, computer skills, data entry, mathematics, and knowledge of substance use disorder and its effects on individuals, families, and communities.

Because this position observes the collection of urine samples from clients of the same gender, this listing is for female applicants only.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the UA Technician:

• Conducts and supervises urine and saliva drug screen samples and administers breathalyzers from clients of the same gender in accordance with established procedures for substance abuse testing protocols.
• Monitors and detects any potential device or substance used to interfere with the drug test during the collection of the sample while adhering to strict confidentiality.  
• Quickly and accurately records and processes specimens, ensuring all relevant information is accurate, collection procedures are followed, while always maintaining chain of custody.
• Assists and addresses all client concerns and questions regarding the drug, urinary and breathalyzer screen.
• Maintains accurate inventory of testing supplies and submits order requests to replenish the supplies in a timely manner.
• Maintains and updates client data as necessary in the patient's Electronic Health Record (EHR) of urine and/or other test submissions.
• Collects, audits, and enters data and all requisite patient information into the Treatment and Assessment Report Generator Tool (TARGET) database.
• Processes all urine and drug analysis documentation for scanning and provides case management support to counselors.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Nursing Manager.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent computer skills, especially with data entry, required.
• 6 months of previous substance abuse treatment and/or primary care experience preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Solid command of office technology and administrative workflows, with specific expertise in Microsoft Excel, file management, word processing, and accurate transcription.
• Working knowledge of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and health-related computer software applications.
• Ability to work in a cross-culture environment, understanding the social and cultural context of the patients at the didgʷálič Wellness Center. Recognizing the role of trauma, historical, community, family, and personal in wellness and recovery.
• Strong attendance record with a demonstrated commitment to workplace presence and reliability
• Understands and adheres to state (RCW, WAC) and federal confidentiality regulations (42 CFR part 2).
• Knowledge of substance use disorder and its effects on individuals, families, and communities is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their families.

Salary : $22 - $28