Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

• Perform Department of Transportation (DOT) and Non-DOT drug and alcohol testing
• Prepare patients for physical examinations, including taking vital signs and any required or requested ancillary testing including but not limited to vaccines and injections, phlebotomy, PFTs, audiogram testing and respirator fit testing
• Absorb and assist providers during examination and treatment
• Ensure efficient and accurate delivery of one-on-one patient care while thriving in a fast-paced environment
• Supports in other areas of the facility as needed including registration and referral management
• Dispense medications and DME as ordered by the treating clinician in accordance with state regulations
• Complete quality assurance activities on equipment and medical devices as well as testing processes used in the center
• Maintain supplies, clean rooms and equipment, and stock exam rooms
• Maintain and operate all medical devices and equipment, including calibration and record keeping in accordance with current policy and procedures
• Notify supervisor immediately if equipment is not functioning properly, supplies are needed, or facility is not operating as expected
• Keep patients informed of expected wait times during all aspects of the center visit
• Perform front office duties: greet patients, obtain authorization, check in/out, communicate wait times, answer multi-line telephone system, and distribute employer results/paperwork as needed
• Follow HIPAA guidelines and safety rules
• Attend center staff meetings or huddles as required
• Absorb and assist in patient flow and volume
• Complete any applicable training including but not limited to clinical competency training that occurs monthly

Qualifications

• Education Level: Vocational/Technical/Business School Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program with completion of an externship highly preferred, OR at least one year of direct patient care experience as a medical assistant, OR military medical specialist experience (must meet credentials in the state of employment in accordance with state requirements and applicable regulations)
• Job-Related Experience: Customarily has at least six months or more of medical assistant experience
• Knowledge of medical procedures and medical terminology: Working knowledge of occupational medicine requirements (state specific) preferred