Medical Assistant - Part Time
Concentra · West Palm Beach, FL · 3 days ago
HealthcarePart-time
Schedule
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8am - 4:30pm or 8:30am - 5pm! (Flexible schedule)
About the role
The Medical Support Specialist (MSS) is responsible for performing routine medical and testing procedures under direct supervision of the treating clinician as well as supporting in other areas of the facility as needed including registration and referral management. This role requires efficient and accurate delivery of one-on-one patient care while thriving in a fast-paced environment. The MSS ensures that every patient receives quality clinical care and an excellent patient experience from welcoming, respectful, and skilled colleagues.
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
- Triage emergent patients as needed
- Prepare and assist clinician with procedure set up and injury care
- Apply bandages, dressings and splints as ordered by the treating clinician
- 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
- Assist in maintaining a neat, clean, and orderly appearance throughout the facility
- 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
Skills/Competencies
- Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility
- Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
- Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism
- The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies
- Able to communicate both verbally and in writing in a clear, and professional manner
- Teamwork focus with peers and center leadership team; ability to maintain working relationship with all levels of colleagues
- Ability to participate in initial and ongoing training as required
Additional Data
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Medical, Vision, Prescription, Telehealth, & Dental Plans
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Days
- Offered Colleague Referral Bonus Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Dependent Care Spending Account
- Employee Discounts