Medical Assistant

HASC PERSONNEL SERVICES INC•Texas City, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is a senior-level team member who is responsible for performing many aspects of the occupational health center's services. Job duties and tasks are listed below. In addition, the Medical Assistant may be trained to perform other occupational health services not listed. The Medical Assistant is a vital part of the OHS program as a whole and will be required to perform other technician duties as requested by management to ensure safe and effective medical services to HASC/Global Health customers.

Requirements

Customer service skills are required
Strong communication skills both written and oral
Must enjoy working with the public and have a strong initiative to work independently and as a team member
Must be able to adapt to work in varied environments and learn detailed procedures
Proven ability to work under pressure and make effective decisions

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of occupational medicine or equivalent experience
General organizational skills
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Current full unrestricted certification
Computer skills, including electronic medical records
Must be able to fully pass all job site verification requirements, including but not limited to a background check, drug screening, and safety examinations.
Advanced credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a working knowledge of all equipment, which includes but not limited to the x-ray machine, medical tools and equipment, respirator fit machines, pulmonary function machines, audiometry machines, audio fit testing machines, functional capacity machines, and breath alcohol machines.
Calibrate all equipment at the beginning of each day in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements. Additional calibrations may be required at other times according to the manufacturer's specifications.
Conduct periodic surveys of equipment and stations so that all safety and hygiene hazards to customers and FCE Technicians are identified and corrected.
Complete all the administrative steps applicable to the equipment so that all required information is verified and properly recorded.
Administer respirator fit tests in full compliance with CFR 1910.134 Respiratory protection Standard.
Maintain and develop customer relationships by responding to questions, concerns, and requests from customers with speed and professionalism.
Thoroughly disinfect and inspect each respirator upon completion of each test.
Ensure all customer data and paperwork is kept confidential at all times.
Facilitate medical patients' vital signs, triage, room placement, etc.
Keep up to date with relevant safety topics, software and lecture, and online training technology
Attend and successfully pass a week-long certifying course in NIOSH and CAOCH
Attend and successfully pass all required drug and alcohol testing courses
Strive to maintain personal drug testing procedures that are flawless- undergo mandated remediation within 30 days of error notification.
Respond to after-hour calls as needed.
Promptly communicate with the radiology vendor to ensure quick x-ray reporting.
Facilitate State Radiologic inspections (x-ray technicians only)
Cross-train and assist other departments as necessary
Willingness to work at different locations if the company need arises