Medical Assistant - Toxicology and Respiratory Fit Testing

Cleveland Clinic•Weston, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Occupational Health Department and its Expanded Drug Testing (EDT) and Respiratory Fit Testing programs. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Occupational Health, Florida, the role uses medical and administrative skills to collect urine specimens for drug testing and perform respiratory fit testing and related functions across the Florida market. The position also provides caregiver education on respirator fit, use, maintenance, and cleaning, and contributes to occupational health and safety compliance. The role may offer opportunities to earn certification in DOT toxicology collection standards and to take assigned informal leadership roles on departmental improvement projects. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with travel throughout the Florida market. The work includes specimen collection and handling, fit testing and training, equipment checks, documentation in the Occupational Health electronic health record, supply management, and clerical support. The caregiver must follow HIPAA guidelines, Universal Precautions, OSHA standards, and applicable departmental policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program, or military training as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W), or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, obtained upon hire or within the new-hire period.
One year of recent work experience as a Medical Assistant.
Completion of a clinical externship or extensive clinical experience.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the Florida market.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assisting Certification.
Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic Externship.
Two years of experience in respiratory fit testing.
Working knowledge of commonly used respirators, including N-95 and power air purifying respirators (PAPR).

Responsibilities

Maintain working knowledge of 49 CFR Part 40 DOT drug testing procedures and specimen collection certification requirements.
Collect urine specimens from employees for the Expanded Drug Testing program.
Verify employee identity before collecting specimens.
Label and document specimens correctly and transfer them to assigned laboratories.
Report unresolved problems promptly to the appropriate Manager, Supervisor, or Group Leader.
Follow Universal Precautions and OSHA standards when handling specimens.
Perform baseline and annual respiratory fit testing and training.
Educate caregivers about respirator purpose and limitations, inspection, cleaning, maintenance, and storage.
Inspect and assemble fit-testing equipment and supplies, and perform daily quality-control checks of equipment and training respirators.
Maintain qualifications for conducting fit testing.
Enter fit-testing data in the Occupational Health electronic health record.
Adhere to HIPAA guidelines.
Order, stock, and replenish processing and office supplies.
Submit accurate time, travel, expense, and collection logs in a timely manner.
Assist with department-related clerical duties as needed.