Occupational Health Medical Assistant/ Medical Assistant

Hyndman Area Health Center•Bedford Township, PA

12h

About The Position

Hyndman Area Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to provide clinical support to healthcare providers in a busy medical facility. The role maintains efficient patient flow, supports providers in delivering patient care, and assists with occupational health services. It performs clinical, administrative, and occupational health duties in accordance with established policies, procedures, and applicable regulations, serving both primary care and occupational health patients. The position includes conducting occupational health screenings and testing, assisting with work-related injury evaluations and workers’ compensation cases, coordinating appointments and follow-up services with employer groups, maintaining confidential occupational health records, and helping ensure compliance with applicable occupational health requirements. Primary care Medical Assistant duties include triage, taking vital signs and medical histories, assisting providers with procedures, drawing labs, administering vaccines, maintaining and cleaning exam rooms, documenting follow-through, and handling telephone calls. The role also supports general health center operations and teamwork while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program or equivalent healthcare training.
Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or equivalent credential required.
Current CPR/AED certification required.
Knowledge of electronic health records and medical office procedures.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25 pounds regularly.
Ability to perform clinical procedures requiring manual dexterity.
Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Must adhere to universal precautions due to exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other clinical hazards.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
Occupational health experience preferred.
Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (COHC) for audiometric testing.
DOT Urine Specimen Collector Certification for Department of Transportation drug testing.
Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) Certification for alcohol testing programs.
Spirometry Certification (NIOSH-approved training).
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Training.
FIT Testing Certification for N95 respirator fit testing.

Responsibilities

Conduct occupational health screenings, assessments, and appointments as directed.
Support pre-employment, post-offer, annual, and return-to-work physical examinations.
Perform vision, hearing, pulmonary function, and other occupational testing as trained and delegated.
Collect and process drug and alcohol testing specimens according to applicable requirements.
Assist providers with work-related injury evaluations and workers’ compensation cases.
Schedule and coordinate occupational health appointments with employer groups.
Maintain occupational health records and protect confidential employee medical information.
Review and track occupational health requirements for employer clients.
Assist with immunization programs, vaccination clinics, and employee health initiatives.
Coordinate follow-up testing, referrals, and documentation for employer clients.
Support compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other applicable occupational health regulations.
Educate employees about workplace health, injury prevention, and wellness initiatives.
Immediately triage seriously ill patients and notify nursing or provider staff.
Maintain smooth patient flow into exam rooms.
Obtain accurate vital signs and medical histories for patient charts.
Update flow charts, including medication flow charts, at each visit.
Assist medical providers with procedures as trained.
Restock supplies and keep exam rooms clean and presentable for patient care.
Ensure surgical instruments are sterilized and restocked and pelvic trays are restocked.
Clean and disinfect all exam room surfaces after each patient visit.
Document follow-through with appropriate personnel and in patient charts or progress notes.
Answer and triage incoming, outgoing, and inter-office calls professionally and respectfully.
Communicate with the billing department regarding progress or problems.
Use appropriate medical record documentation guidelines and techniques.
Draw labs and administer vaccines.
Maintain confidentiality of health center information within patient and professional confidentiality requirements.
Perform job responsibilities effectively and professionally, identify problems, make recommendations, and assist in resolving concerns constructively.
Support improvements to operations and teamwork across departments, the Board, and health center administration.
Encourage the health center’s mission and goals.