UnityPoint Health

Specimen Collection Facilitator -Chemical Dependency

Requisition ID
2025-160533
Category
Behavioral Health Services
Location
US-IA-Sioux City
Address
2421 Riverside Blvd
Affiliate
7520 UnityPoint Health SC St Lukes
City
Sioux City
Department
Corp Health-Drug Test- SLC
State
IA
FTE
1.0
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Scheduled Hours/Shift
Monday-Friday 08-5pm with 1 hour lunch
Work Type (Portal Searching)
Full Time Benefits

UPH Additional Information

UnityPoint- Occupational Health Clinic

Full-Time Days

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

 

Why UnityPoint Health?

  • Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
  • Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
  • Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
  • Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

 

    Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org.

Overview

Our Specimen Testing Facilitator is in charge of collecting, insuring and shipping specimens to appropriate laboratories for drug testing of bodily fluids.  Exceptional attention to detail and ability to follow protocol as designed for each collection is crucial. Collections will include urine, saliva (including drug and alcohol) and breath alcohol. 

 

Responsibilities

Specimen Collection

  • Accurately collects a variety of specimen following protocols for each specimen.

Data Entry

  • Accurately enters information in software, creating electronic record.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria         

  • Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
  • Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
  • Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
  • Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
  • Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
  • Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff.  Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

 

Qualifications

 

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

 

 

 

High School Diploma

Secondary education with an emphasis on Medical Office environment is preferred

Experience:

 

 

 

 

Computer skills.

Office experience.

On the job training provided. 

 

Specimen collection certification is preferred but not required.

1-2 years Medical office environment

 

License(s)/Certification(s):

 

 

 

 

Specimen collection certification and Alcohol Testing certification is not required at time of hire but required to attain within 60 days of hire.

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

 

 

 

 

High level attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.  Must attain basic knowledge of Federal and state regulations governing drug/alcohol testing.

 

 

Other:

 

 

 

Use of usual and customary business equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

 

High level of computer experience with a focus on MS Office programs

 

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