Medical Assistant / Occupational Health Tech

Sanford Health • Wausau, WI

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About The Position

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world! Job Title: Medical Assistant / Occupational Health Tech Cost Center: 301641203 System Ancillary Region-Occupational Health Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Type: Regular Work Shift: Mon-Fri; day shifts (United States of America) Job Description: The Occupational Health Technician provides general, clinical, clerical, and technical support to physicians and nurses with the patient’s care, comfort and safety as the primary concern. The position requires the ability to make decisions consistent with the Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS) policies and strict observance of confidentiality of patient information. JOB QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Minimum Required: Graduate of a Medical Assistant program OR successful completion of the following courses (or their recognized course equivalent) within one year of hire: Anatomy & Physiology or Body Structure & Function or Human Body in Health & Disease. Medical Terminology Injection Training (Within 60 days of hire). Preferred/Optional: Graduate of a Vocational, Technical Medical Assistant Program or medical technician (urology tech, surgery tech, etc.). Successful completion of Pharmacology. EXPERIENCE Minimum Required: Clinical and clerical skills including patient preparation, physician order processing, record control, infection control and knowledge of blood borne pathogen procedures. Preferred/Optional: Experience with use of a computer. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position. Minimum Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire. NIOSH Pulmonary Function Testing certification, CAOCH Audiometric certification, Urine Drug Screen Certification and Breath Alcohol Certification, respirator fit certification and hair collection certification within six months of hire. Preferred/Optional: Certified Medical Assistant, Urology Tech, Surg Tech, etc. or eligible. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire. Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first. Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program . Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program OR successful completion of the following courses (or their recognized course equivalent) within one year of hire: Anatomy & Physiology or Body Structure & Function or Human Body in Health & Disease.
• Medical Terminology
• Injection Training (Within 60 days of hire).
• Clinical and clerical skills including patient preparation, physician order processing, record control, infection control and knowledge of blood borne pathogen procedures.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.
• NIOSH Pulmonary Function Testing certification, CAOCH Audiometric certification, Urine Drug Screen Certification and Breath Alcohol Certification, respirator fit certification and hair collection certification within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a Vocational, Technical Medical Assistant Program or medical technician (urology tech, surgery tech, etc.).
• Successful completion of Pharmacology.
• Experience with use of a computer.
• Certified Medical Assistant, Urology Tech, Surg Tech, etc. or eligible.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• provides general, clinical, clerical, and technical support to physicians and nurses
• patient’s care, comfort and safety
• make decisions consistent with the Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS) policies
• strict observance of confidentiality of patient information

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees