What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant- Drug Screener position at RCM Healthcare Services?
Medical Assistant
Hourly Rate: $ 20-22 per Hour
Location: McLean VA
Position Summary
The Medical Assistant – Drug Screening Specialist is responsible for supporting workplace and clinical drug testing services in a fast-paced occupational health environment. This role involves performing specimen collection, conducting point-of-care drug screenings, and ensuring strict adherence to chain-of-custody procedures and regulatory guidelines. The Medical Assistant will interact with patients and clients in a professional manner while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in all documentation.
This position plays a key role in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and client-specific drug testing protocols, supporting safe and drug-free workplace initiatives. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to follow standardized testing procedures are essential for success in this role.
Responsibilities
Schedule / Shift
Hourly Rate: $ 20-22 per Hour
Location: McLean VA
Position Summary
The Medical Assistant – Drug Screening Specialist is responsible for supporting workplace and clinical drug testing services in a fast-paced occupational health environment. This role involves performing specimen collection, conducting point-of-care drug screenings, and ensuring strict adherence to chain-of-custody procedures and regulatory guidelines. The Medical Assistant will interact with patients and clients in a professional manner while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in all documentation.
This position plays a key role in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and client-specific drug testing protocols, supporting safe and drug-free workplace initiatives. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to follow standardized testing procedures are essential for success in this role.
Responsibilities
Schedule / Shift
- Shift details: 7am- 6pm
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Key Duties- Perform specimen collections (urine, saliva, etc.) and conduct point-of-care drug screening tests in accordance with established protocols and procedures.
- Ensure strict chain-of-custody documentation and compliance with all regulatory requirements (including federal, state, DOT/non-DOT guidelines as applicable).
- Verify patient/client identity, maintain confidentiality, and accurately document all testing results and processes in required systems or records.
Requirements
Education- Required: High school diploma or GED
Licenses & Certifications- Completion of a Medical Assistant certificate or diploma program (often 9–12 months), or
- An Associate degree in Medical Assisting or a related healthcare field
Skills- Strong attention to detail – ensures accurate specimen collection, labeling, documentation, and chain-of-custody compliance.
- Knowledge of drug testing procedures and compliance standards – ability to follow DOT/non-DOT protocols and regulatory requirements precisely.
- Professional communication skills – interacts effectively with patients, clients, and supervisors while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
- Organizational and time management skills – manages multiple screenings efficiently while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
About Us
RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.
With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you’re stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We’re committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being.
RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation
RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.
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- Strong attention to detail – ensures accurate specimen collection, labeling, documentation, and chain-of-custody compliance.
- Completion of a Medical Assistant certificate or diploma program (often 9–12 months), or
- Required: High school diploma or GED
- Perform specimen collections (urine, saliva, etc.) and conduct point-of-care drug screening tests in accordance with established protocols and procedures.
Salary : $20 - $22