Medical Assistant

Prime Occupational Medicine•Humble, TX

About The Position

PRIME Occupational Medicine’s mission is to provide employers worldwide with tools to optimize efficiency and improve workers’ health and safety. The Medical Assistant manages and cares for clients, recognizes and responds to their needs, understands ethical and legal responsibilities, performs clinical procedures, and carries out administrative duties. The position serves PRIME on-site events and clinics at various locations and may involve providing services at surrounding PRIME locations. It is hourly and non-exempt.

Requirements

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.
Dependable and reliable transportation.
Professionalism and confidentiality, including maintaining client and staff confidentiality.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, work quickly and accurately, manage stress, and demonstrate reliability, compassion, and punctuality.
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
Ability to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in a workflow, communicate with employees and visitors, and meet speed or productivity quotas.
Ability to use standard office equipment, computers, copy machines, and keyboards.
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 50 pounds; perform repetitive hand, wrist, and finger movements; walk short distances; climb stairs; and drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials.
Close visual acuity for preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading.
Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays when required.
Must be able to take on-call shifts on a rotating basis and provide services at surrounding PRIME locations and on-site.

Responsibilities

Provide information, services, and assistance to clients and patients at PRIME on-site events and clinics.
Maintain medical supplies inventory and order and verify receipt of supplies.
Maintain and perform preventive maintenance on medical equipment, troubleshoot breakdowns, and sterilize medical instruments.
Verify patient information and medical histories by interviewing patients, documenting their histories, and confirming the purpose of visits.
Prepare patients for examinations by performing preliminary physical tests and reporting patient-history summaries.
Perform drug and alcohol screenings, audiograms, EKGs, pulmonary function tests, and respirator fit tests.
Assist doctors with office procedures and provide injury care.
Perform phlebotomy services and administer injections.
Secure and maintain confidential patient information and medical records, including diagnostic and procedure coding, in accordance with state and federal laws.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards, procedures, and legal regulations.
Update job knowledge through educational opportunities and professional publications.
Follow professional standards, facility policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements.
Take and record messages.
Provide on-call coverage on a rotating basis and services at surrounding PRIME locations and on-site.
Perform other duties as assigned.