Onsite Medical Assistant

HASC PERSONNEL SERVICES INC•Sulphur, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The 30+ year company supports the petrochemical and manufacturing industry domestically and internationally and is positioned along the Gulf Coast providing training, occupational medicine, and innovative solutions to industry. The Onsite Medical Assistant is a senior-level team member who is responsible for performing many aspects of the occupational health center's services. Job duties and tasks are listed below. In addition, the Onsite Medical Assistant may be trained to perform other occupational health services not listed. The Onsite Medical Assistant is a vital part of the OHS program as a whole and will be required to perform other technician duties as requested by management to ensure safe and effective medical services to HASC customers.

Requirements

Customer service skills are required
Male required
Strong communication skills both written and oral
Must enjoy working with the public and have a strong initiative to work independently and as a team member
Must be able to adapt to work in varied environments and learn detailed procedures
Proven ability to work under pressure and make effective decisions
Cross-train and assist other departments as necessary
Willingness to work at different locations if the company need arises
Flexibility to work beyond scheduled shift time when necessary to take care of patient needs

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of occupational medicine or equivalent experience
General organizational skills
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Current full unrestricted certification
Computer skills including electronic medical records
Must be able to fully pass all job site verification requirements including but not limited to background check, drug screening, and safety examinations
Advanced credentials preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain a working knowledge of all equipment, which includes but not limited to the x-ray machine, medical tools and equipment, respirator fit machines, pulmonary function machine, audiometry machine, functional capacity machines, and breath alcohol machines
Calibrate all equipment at the beginning of each day/month in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements Additional calibrations may be required at other times according to manufacturer's specifications
Conduct periodic surveys of equipment and stations so that all safety and hygiene hazards to customers and FCE Technicians are identified and corrected
Complete all the administrative steps applicable to the equipment so that all required information is verified and properly recorded
Administer respirator fit tests in full compliance with CFR 1910.134 Respiratory Protection Standard as needed
Thoroughly disinfect and inspect each respirator upon completion of each test.
Maintain and develop customer relationships by responding to questions, concerns, and requests from customers with speed and professionalism
Ensure all customer data and paperwork is kept confidential at all times.
Facilitate medical patient's vital signs, triage, room placement, etc.
Keep up to date with relevant safety topics, software, lecture, and online training technology
Attend and successfully pass a week long certifying course in NIOSH and CAOCH
Attend and successfully pass all required drug and alcohol testing courses; test patients as needed
Strive to maintain personal drug testing procedures that are flawless - undergo mandated remediation within 30 days of error notification
Respond to after-hour calls as needed
Promptly communicate with the radiology vendor to ensure quick x-ray reporting
Facilitate State Radiologic inspections (x-ray technicians only)
Assist with patient check-in/check-out procedures when requested
Contribute to team effort by assisting with additional duties as assigned