Occupational Medicine Technician

Intuitive Health•Woodway, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Intuitive Health, a pioneer in the combined emergency room and urgent care model, is seeking an Occupational Medicine Technician. This role involves performing administrative and medical tasks in an occupational health setting under the direction of a physician and RN. The technician will organize the clinical environment, provide support in daily tasks, and ensure safe and appropriate basic patient care and administrative duties. Key responsibilities include collecting patient data, administering tests, maintaining patient records, and ensuring a clean and organized facility. The position also involves direct patient interaction, specimen collection, and clerical duties related to the laboratory and facility operations. This role is crucial in supporting the delivery of high-quality occupational health services.

Requirements

A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
BLS Required.
Proficiency in medical terminology.
Basic computer skills.
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication.
Must be flexible in changing assignments, workload, and learning new skills.
Ability to work with and around potentially hazardous materials and diseases.
Ability to work extended hours.

Nice To Haves

Certified as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Medical Technologists (AMT) or as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) preferred.
A minimum of 2 years of occupational health experience preferred; however willing to train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

Collects data points (e.g., vital signs, blood glucose monitoring) to provide to the RN, LPN, or Physician.
Collects urine specimens according to Chain of Custody collection procedures.
Prepares patient for examination by performing tasks and/or assisting with procedures.
Collects and documents patient weight and vital signs.
Assists in processing occupational health patients by performing injury care, drug and alcohol screenings, pulmonary function test, respirator fit test, audiograms, and other approved occupational health services.
Documents care provided in patient medical record in accordance with policies and procedures.
Adheres to established laboratory procedures and follows established safety guidelines for working in the laboratory.
Collects specimens such as blood and urine and performs laboratory tests as ordered on the specimens.
Processes all samples according to written Laboratory procedures.
Performs clerical functions associated with laboratory area.
Assists with maintaining files pertinent to the laboratory area.
Assists in completing necessary documents for lab transfers.
Stocks carts and rooms as needed.
Participates in supply inventory and maintenance of laboratory reagents.
Receives supplies into the facility.
Unpacks and properly stores items in a timely manner.
Labels laboratory reagents and participates in maintenance of reagents according to regulatory guidelines.
Notifies immediate supervisor of any problems or concerns.
Welcomes and greets all patients in person and/or over the phone.
Answers the phone in a polite, consistent phone manner using proper telephone etiquette.
Protects patient confidentiality by ensuring protected health information is secured.
Assists in keeping facility clean and organized.
Decontaminates equipment, instruments, and supplies as needed.
Attends staff meetings as scheduled.
Maintains own knowledge/skills and attends appropriate training for role responsibilities.
Assumes responsibility for coordination of educational activities as appropriate.
Assists in quality-assurance activities.
Displays professionalism, tact, respect, and team effort when working with coworkers, and the public.
Performs other job duties as assigned and within the scope of their practice with appropriate training and competency validation.