Medical Assistant

About the role

The company supports the petrochemical and manufacturing industry domestically and internationally, providing training, occupational medicine, and innovative solutions to industry. The Medical Assistant is a senior-level team member responsible for performing many aspects of the occupational health center's services.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a working knowledge of all equipment, including x-ray machines, medical tools, respirator fit machines, pulmonary function machines, audiometry machines, and breath alcohol machines.
• Calibrate all equipment at the beginning of each day in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements.
• Conduct periodic surveys of equipment and stations to identify and correct safety and hygiene hazards.
• Administer respirator fit tests in full compliance with CFR 1910.134 Respiratory protection Standard.
• Maintain and develop customer relationships by responding to questions, concerns, and requests from customers with speed and professionalism.
• Thoroughly disinfect and inspect each respirator upon completion of each test.
• Ensure all customer data and paperwork is kept confidential at all times.
• Facilitate medical patients' vital signs, triage, room placement, etc.
• Keep up to date with relevant safety topics, software, and online training technology.
• Attend and successfully pass a week-long certifying course in NIOSH and CAOCH.
• Respond to after-hour calls as needed.
• Promptly communicate with the radiology vendor to ensure quick x-ray reporting.

Requirements

• 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 a background check, drug screening, and safety examinations.

Skills

• Customer service skills.
• Strong communication skills both written and oral.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to adapt to work in varied environments and learn detailed procedures.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and make effective decisions.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The job is typically in an office environment and will also require travel as needed. The employee is regularly required to read, talk or hear, and frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle training equipment and tools, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds.

Reporting Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant reports directly to the Manager of Medical Services. This position does not have direct reports.