On-Site Medical Assistant

Prime Occupational Medicine•Sulphur, LA

About The Position

PRIME Occupational Medicine seeks a Medical Assistant to provide information, services, and assistance to clients and patients at on-site events and PRIME clinics. The role includes clinical procedures, administrative duties, care coordination, maintaining medical equipment and supplies, and protecting patient confidentiality and records. The position works across various PRIME locations and on-site events, and may require travel to out-of-state locations, on-call coverage, and after-hours services. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

Requirements

Must be 21 years or older.
Must be a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or equivalent.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience working as a Medical Assistant.
Must pass a DISA drug screen and background check.
Must have a valid driver's license as required for the position.
Must have an active and valid vehicle registration, title, and insurance, and a dependable vehicle.
Must be able to drive over 500 miles weekly when needed.
Must be able to work at various on-site locations and travel out of state.
Must be able to take on-call duty on a rotating basis and provide on-site and clinical services after hours.
Professionalism, confidentiality, reliability, patience, compassion, punctuality, stress management, and teamwork.
Ability to work independently and quickly and accurately.
Above-average communication skills and ability to understand and maintain HIPAA requirements.
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 100 pounds; perform repetitive motions and extensive computer, copy machine, and keyboard work.
Ability to perform substantial wrist, hand, and finger movements and close-visual-acuity tasks, including preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading.
Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards, carry parcels and packages, walk short distances, and drive to deliver and pick up materials.
Ability to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely workflow decisions, communicate with employees and visitors, and meet speed or productivity quotas.

Nice To Haves

TWIC card (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

Provide information, services, and assistance to clients and patients at on-site settings and PRIME clinics.
Maintain medical supply inventory, notify the manager when supplies need to be ordered, and perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
Verify patient information and medical histories by interviewing patients, documenting histories, and confirming the purpose of visits.
Prepare clients for examinations by performing preliminary physical tests, drug and alcohol screening, audiograms, EKGs, pulmonary function tests, and respirator fit tests; report patient history summaries.
Assist with injury care at PRIME clinics.
Perform phlebotomy and give injections under the supervision of a licensed healthcare professional.
Safeguard patient information and maintain confidentiality by completing and protecting electronic medical records.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards, procedures, and legal regulations.
Keep equipment operating by following instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and completing calibration checks.
Improve job knowledge through educational opportunities and professional publications.
Update and file medical records according to facility policies and applicable state and federal guidelines, regulations, and laws.
Accept ownership of assigned duties while providing value to the organization and upholding professional standards.
Provide on-call services on a rotating basis and deliver on-site and clinical services after hours.
Set up and break down on-site events and pack supplies for scheduled events.
Travel between on-site locations, including out-of-state locations, and drive when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.