Occ Med Assistant

Uptown Providers PC • Portland, OR

6d • $22 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Occ Med Assistant is a Medical Assistant who performs regular Medical Assistant duties as well as supplemental occupational medicine duties during scheduled clinical hours. The role supports patient care and efficient occupational medicine workflows, including occupational health appointments and follow-up, physicals, clinical testing, scheduling, documentation, results communication, equipment calibration, and clinic readiness. The assistant also supports providers, helps with triage and front-desk tasks as needed, and communicates with clinics, clients, and the Sales Department. The position is based at the Northeast Portland Clinic and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., approximately 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certificate from a Certified Medical Assistant program.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in a medical office; urgent care experience is a bonus.
• X-ray experience as an RT or LXMO.

Responsibilities

• Complete weekly occupational medicine appointments and associated follow-up work.
• Perform occupational health services and physicals from start to finish.
• Draw blood, administer vaccines, conduct drug screens, and set up EKGs.
• Assist with training staff for new occupational medicine accounts and new forms or tests.
• Manage occupational medicine patients in the Clockwise scheduling queue and coordinate appointments as part of the clinic team.
• Ensure appointments are scheduled correctly and required authorization forms and protocols are followed.
• Coordinate occupational medicine visits through the clinic to reduce disruption and wait times.
• Schedule patient follow-up or return visits.
• Help patients obtain needed information and serve as a communication link.
• Scan occupational medicine documents into the EMR and ensure results are entered within 24 hours of the visit.
• Send occupational medicine results to employers according to protocol.
• Contact clinics when results have not been received or need changes.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records in the Experity EMR system.
• Follow the selected calibration schedule for occupational medicine equipment and document schedules and results in the Calibration Report.
• Communicate occupational medicine supply needs and issues or abnormalities on purchase orders to Sales Managers.
• Report issues and possible errors to the Clinic Manager and Occupational Medicine Sales Manager.
• Calibrate occupational medicine equipment, including spirometry/EKG, audio, BAT, grip strength, pinch, push/pull, and other equipment as added.
• Stock supplies and prepare equipment; perform daily checks on medications and supplies and maintain sterilization logs.
• Assist providers with procedures and patient care.
• Perform triage, take vital signs, assess patient needs, and help patients feel at ease.
• Assist at the front desk when needed, including scheduling, check-ins, and insurance tasks.
• Communicate with clinics, clients, and the Sales Department team and managers.
• Work within established parameters and contribute to policy or guideline development and internal process improvements.
• Pitch in on other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Monthly team performance bonuses.
• Free healthcare for the employee and their family through AFC.
• 401(k) with a 3% employer match after one year.
• Three weeks of paid time off.
• On-the-job growth and training opportunities.
• In-house Limited Scope Radiography (LXMO) training, with state certification costs covered.
• Supportive work culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED