Occupational Medicine Assistant

Uptown Providers PC•Portland, OR

20h•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Medicine Assistant is a Medical Assistant who, in addition to their regular Medical Assistant responsibilities, will also complete supplemental Occ Med duties for their clinic during their regularly scheduled clinical hours. The Occ Med assistant will perform important tasks in support of patient care, and are therefore an integral part of successful health outcomes and efficient Occ Med workflows. This role requires a driven, friendly, and detail-oriented Medical Assistant who brings positive energy and puts patients first. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced setting and is willing to wear multiple hats.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Certificate from a Medical Assistant program or equivalent on-the-job training, required
1+ year experience in a medical office, preferred (urgent care experience is a bonus!)
X-ray experience (RT or LXMO)? Even better!

Nice To Haves

Urgent care experience
X-ray experience (RT or LXMO)

Responsibilities

Work as Medical Assistant to complete weekly Occ Med appointments and all follow up work as needed
Complete all Occ Med scanning into EMR; results to be in system within 24 hours of visit
Send Occ Med results to employers per protocol
Work with all Occ Med patients on Clockwise/scheduling queue. Work together as a team, but own your queue of Occupational Medicine visits.
Ensures appointments are set correctly on schedule, and that all necessary Authorization Forms or protocols are being appropriately followed.
Assistant will ensure a smooth Occ Med workflow; getting Occ Med appointments in and through the clinic with the least amount of disturbance and wait time.
Tasked with scheduling follow ups or return visits for patients.
Assists with communication between clinics, clients, and Sales Department team & managers
Serve as a point person to reach out to clinics when results are not received or need changes.
Assists in training of staff for new Occ Med accounts where new forms/tests are being performed
Operates within established parameters and influences development and/or decisions regarding new policy or guidelines. Must exhibit authority within scope of responsibility and requires innovation/tenacity to improve internal processes.
Be the right hand to our providers — assist in procedures and deliver exceptional care
Own the triage process: take vitals, assess needs, and help patients feel at ease
Draw blood, give vaccines, run drug screens, and set up EKGs
Dive into occupational health services and physicals — from start to finish
Keep patient records sharp and up-to-date in our EMR system (Experity)
Keep the clinic humming by stocking supplies and prepping equipment
Make sure everything’s running smoothly with daily checks on meds, supplies, and sterilization logs
Be a key communication bridge — help patients get the info they need, fast
Flex your versatility by jumping in at the front desk when needed (scheduling, check-ins, insurance)
Be ready for anything — pitch in where needed and grow while doing it!
Follow selected Calibration Schedule report and ensure specified equipment is calibrated on a regular schedule basis
Document Calibration schedule & results in Calibration Report
Work to communicate any needed Occ Med supplies in clinic.
Communicate any issues or abnormalities on POs to Sales Managers for prompt attention
Report any issues and possible errors to Clinic Manager and Occ Med Sales Manager.

Benefits

Monthly team performance bonuses
Free healthcare for you and your family through AFC
401(k) with 3% employer match after 1 year
3 weeks of paid time off
On-the-job growth & training opportunities
Supportive, non-toxic work culture that celebrates wins!
In-house Limited Scope Radiography (LXMO) training, with state certification costs fully covered

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