Onsite Medical Assistant

HASC Personnel Services•Pasadena, TX

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Onsite Medical Assistant is a senior-level team member who performs a range of occupational health center services for customers in the petrochemical and manufacturing industries. The role includes operating and calibrating medical and testing equipment, conducting respirator fit tests and drug and alcohol testing, supporting patient intake and care, maintaining accurate and confidential records, and assisting with other technician duties as requested by management. The position also involves transporting mobile units and equipment to client locations in CDL-class vehicles, maintaining driver logs, and conducting vehicle inspections. The Medical Assistant reports directly to the Supervisor of Onsite Medical Services and has direct reports. The work is typically performed in an office environment and requires travel as needed, work at different locations when required, and flexibility to work beyond the scheduled shift to address patient needs. The employee must be able to adapt to varied environments, follow detailed procedures, work independently and as part of a team, and respond to after-hours calls as needed.

Requirements

At least 5 years of occupational medicine or equivalent experience is listed as a preferred qualification.
High school diploma or GED.
Current full, unrestricted certification.
Class A CDL required.
Customer service skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Enjoy working with the public and demonstrate initiative to work independently and as a team member.
Ability to adapt to varied environments and learn detailed procedures.
Proven ability to work under pressure and make effective decisions.
Willingness to work at different locations when needed.
Flexibility to work beyond scheduled shift time when necessary to address patient needs.
Ability to fully pass job-site verification requirements, including background check, drug screening, and safety examinations.
Ability to perform the described physical duties, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of occupational medicine or equivalent experience.
Advanced credentials.
CDL license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

Maintain working knowledge of occupational health equipment, including x-ray machines, medical tools and equipment, respirator fit machines, pulmonary function machines, audiometry machines, functional capacity machines, and breath alcohol machines.
Calibrate equipment according to manufacturer requirements and schedules.
Conduct periodic equipment and station surveys to identify and correct safety and hygiene hazards.
Complete and record administrative steps related to equipment and verify required information.
Administer respirator fit tests in compliance with CFR 1910.134 and disinfect and inspect respirators after testing.
Respond to customer questions, concerns, and requests professionally and promptly; maintain customer relationships.
Keep customer data and paperwork confidential.
Facilitate patient vital signs, triage, and room placement.
Keep current with relevant safety topics, software, lectures, and online training technology.
Attend and successfully pass a week-long certifying course in NIOSH and CAOCH and required drug and alcohol testing courses; test patients as needed.
Maintain accurate drug-testing procedures and complete mandated remediation within 30 days of error notification.
Respond to after-hours calls as needed.
Communicate promptly with the radiology vendor to ensure timely x-ray reporting.
Facilitate State Radiologic inspections for x-ray technicians.
Assist with patient check-in and check-out when requested.
Assist with additional duties and cross-train with other departments as necessary.
Safely operate CDL-class vehicles to transport mobile units and equipment to and from client locations.
Maintain accurate driver logs and submit them weekly for review.
Conduct routine vehicle inspections and ensure compliance with DOT safety standards.