UA Collector

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains supplies and equipment needed
• Maintains client confidentiality during collection
• Maintains proper chain of custody during collection
• Utilizes standard precautions while collecting
• Observes client during the entire collection process
• Communicates with director of any missed collections
• Maintains spreadsheet to ensure client compliance
• Re-orders testing supplies as needed via the lab order form on the boat
• Communicates with the medical operations manager for training needs
• Ensures that every client is compliant with medical necessity testing requirements
• Prevents unauthorized access to collection materials/supplies
• Ensures collection site is kept clean at all times
• Reviews and follows all procedures to prevent unauthorized access to collection materials/supplies
• Ensures authorized persons are supervised at all times when permitted into the site
• Explains basic collection procedures to the client
• Participate in staff and state regulatory training as required
• Adhere to program policies and procedures while maintaining a professional code of ethics

Key Experience and Education Needed

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of experience in substance use treatment preferred
• 1 year of lab or medical experience preferred

Other Qualifications to be Considered

• Knowledge of basic infection prevention strategies and precautions
• Knowledge of the physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual impact of alcohol and other substances on the individual and family
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Attention to detail and organization is a must
• Ability to prioritize work- and work-related responsibilities
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle crisis situations in a calm and supportive manner
• Ability to exhibit professional and courteous behavior, consistent with the ARC mission statement, when interacting with persons of varying backgrounds and education levels to create a safe and therapeutic relationship with clients served
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to read detailed health records
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10 lbs
• Ability to operate computer and other equipment in the office
• Sufficient mobility to move around the office and the community

Benefits

ARC full-time employees enjoy very attractive benefits packages for employees and their families to include health, dental, vision, life insurance, a wide array of ancillary insurance products for life’s needs, 401(k) plan with company matching and to ensure the work-life balance - generous paid vacation, sick, holiday and maternity/paternity leave policies.