SUD Tech/Drug and Alcohol Tester

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.