Medical Assistant - Occupational Health Unit - Full Time 8 Hours Day shift (7:00 AM to 3:30 PM) (Non-Union, Non-Exempt)
About The Position
Under the direction of the Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner and Human Resources Operation Manager, the Medical Assistant supports physical examinations, treatment of work-related and non-work-related injuries, testing, and immunization administration. The role also manages medical supplies and performs clerical activities for the Occupational Health Unit. The Medical Assistant assists with new-hire and City physical exams, illnesses, and injuries; conducts patient intake and testing; maintains employee health records; coordinates daily with Human Resources recruiting staff; and supports health promotion activities. The position is full-time and works a day shift from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The hourly salary range is $23.00–$35.55.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
- State license for performance of venipunctures and skin puncture.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience as a medical assistant.
- Previous occupational health experience.
- Bilingual skills are helpful but not required.
Responsibilities
- Participate in departmental professional development activities, including benefits fairs, safety fairs, step-up fairs, and staff meetings.
- Assist the Nurse Practitioner with new-hire and City physical exams, illnesses, and work-related and non-work-related injuries.
- Collect and update employee records, including immunizations, post-hire titer results, and occupational exposures, in the medical records database.
- Coordinate daily with Human Resources recruiters and assistants regarding new-hire employees.
- Explain forms, medical history, testing requirements, examinations, preparations, and time requirements to patients.
- Follow up on missed TB skin tests, scheduled tests, and vaccinations by submitting memos and maintaining documentation.
- Gather and assemble pre-employment physical documentation for the Nurse Practitioner, who determines work status.
- Manage examination-room and medication-room inventory by ordering and replenishing medical supplies.
- Support employee health promotion activities, events, and education.
- Maintain privacy and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and other regulations.
- Monitor and administer TB screening requirements and immunizations for hospital employees, contractors, volunteers, and AUSD.
- Perform patient intake; pull charts; take vital signs and visual acuity; conduct respiratory fit testing and audiometric tests; direct patients to laboratory and radiology; and collect and transport urine and blood specimens.
- Prepare and record Doctors First Report documentation for work-related injuries involving Non-Methodist Hospital and community employees, and forward records to the business office.
- Instruct patients to sign in; schedule physical exams and follow-up appointments; answer phones; perform data entry and project support; follow customer service standards; maintain hospital and city employee files; and assist with file storage and retrieval.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
