Occupational Health Medical Assistant/ Medical Assistant

Hyndman Area Health Center•Bedford, PA

About The Position

Hyndman Area Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center, is seeking a full-time Occupational Health Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant to support healthcare providers in a busy medical facility. The position maintains efficient patient flow, supports delivery of patient care, and assists with occupational health services. It performs clinical, administrative, and occupational health duties in accordance with established policies, procedures, and applicable regulations while providing care to primary care and occupational health patients. Occupational health duties include assisting with screenings, assessments, examinations, testing, specimen collection, injury evaluations, employer appointments, records, immunization programs, follow-up, regulatory compliance, and employee health education. General medical assistant duties include patient triage, rooming, taking vital signs and medical histories, updating charts, assisting with procedures, maintaining clean and stocked examination rooms, documenting follow-through, handling calls, communicating with billing, drawing labs, and administering vaccines. The role requires an accredited Medical Assistant training program or equivalent healthcare training, a current CMA, RMA, or equivalent credential, and current CPR/AED certification. Two years of healthcare experience and occupational health experience are preferred. The position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment and to stand, walk, bend, and regularly lift up to 25 pounds. Compensation is $16.00 per hour.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program or equivalent healthcare training.
Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or equivalent credential required.
Current CPR/AED certification required.
Knowledge of electronic health records and medical office procedures.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and regularly lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to perform clinical procedures requiring manual dexterity.
Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Adherence to universal precautions due to exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other clinical hazards.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
Occupational health experience preferred.
Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (COHC) training or certification for audiometric testing.
DOT Urine Specimen Collector Certification for Department of Transportation drug testing.
Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) Certification for alcohol testing programs.
Spirometry Certification (NIOSH-approved training).
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Training.
FIT Testing Certification for N95 respirator fit testing.

Responsibilities

Conduct occupational health screenings, assessments, and appointments as directed.
Support pre-employment, post-offer, annual, and return-to-work physical examinations.
Perform vision, hearing, pulmonary function, and other occupational testing as trained and delegated.
Collect and process drug and alcohol testing specimens in accordance with applicable requirements.
Assist providers with work-related injury evaluations and workers' compensation cases.
Schedule and coordinate occupational health appointments with employer groups.
Maintain occupational health records and protect the confidentiality of employee medical information.
Review and track occupational health requirements for employer clients.
Assist with immunization programs, vaccination clinics, and employee health initiatives.
Coordinate follow-up testing, referrals, and documentation for employer clients.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other applicable occupational health regulations.
Educate employees about workplace health, injury prevention, and wellness initiatives.
Triage seriously ill patients promptly and notify nursing or provider staff.
Maintain efficient patient flow into examination rooms.
Obtain accurate vital signs and medical histories for patient charts.
Update flow charts, including medication flow charts, at each visit.
Assist medical providers with procedures as trained by the provider.
Restock supplies in examination rooms and maintain clean, presentable rooms.
Sterilize and restock surgical instruments and restock pelvic trays.
Clean and disinfect all examination-room surfaces after each patient visit.
Document follow-through with appropriate personnel and in patient charts or progress notes.
Answer and triage incoming, outgoing, and inter-office calls professionally and respectfully.
Communicate with the billing department regarding progress or problems.
Follow medical record documentation guidelines and techniques.
Draw laboratory specimens and administer vaccines.
Maintain confidentiality of health center information.
Perform job responsibilities effectively and professionally, identify problems, recommend solutions, and support teamwork and improvement across departments.
Encourage the health center's mission and goals.