Medical Review Officer Assistant

Medical Review Officer Assistant

BHMG- Occupational Medicine Shelbyville, KY

The Medical Review Officer Assistant is an individual who assists the Medical Review Officer, Clients, Staff Members and patients by processing, verifying and reporting of drug test results. The Medical Review Officer Assistant functions as a member of the healthcare team demonstrating knowledge in drug screen collection and breath alcohol collections.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities:

The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual's job. He or she may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time.

• Perform drug and alcohol testing collections when requested.
• Must be proficient in DOT procedural regulations when collecting drug screens and performing breathe alcohol tests.
• Processes drug and alcohol test results.
• Collects data on all positive drug test results, with the exception of collection only tests.
• Reports all positive drug test results to the Medical Review Officer after data is collected.
• Maintains appropriate records on all drug tests.
• Must have knowledge of the following regulations: DOT regulations in 49CFR Part 40: Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs, FAA 14CFR Parts 121 and 135, FMCSA 49CFR Part 382, FRA 49CFR Part 219 and FTA 49CFR part 655.
• Maintains random consortium.
• Performs drug screen collections off-site.
• Maintains a good working relationship with all clients.
• Holds in confidence all matters concerning patients and results.
• Exhibits friendly and helpful behavior.
• Assists in clerical duties related to the operation of the office, such as answering phone, filing of drug test results, and call backs to client/company representatives.

Minimum Training & Education Required:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Department of Transportation Collection Certification (obtain within 90 days of hire)

Life Support Training or Certification (ACLS, BLS, PALS, etc.)

Breath Alcohol Technician Certification (obtain within 90 days of hire)

On-the-job training of the Medical Review Officers data collection process