Job Description
Benefits:
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching
Company parties
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Hyndman Area Health Center a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is seeking a Full-time Medical Assistant to provide clinical support to healthcare providers in a busy medical facility.
Summary:
The Occupational Health Medical Assistant/ Medical Assistant is responsible for maintaining efficient patient flow, supporting medical providers in the delivery of patient care, and assisting with occupational health services. This position ensures high-quality clinical operations while providing exceptional patient care for both primary care and occupational health patients. The Medical Assistant performs clinical, administrative, and occupational health duties in accordance with established policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Duties, Functions, and Responsibilities
Occupational Health Responsibilities:
· Conducts occupational health screenings, assessments, and appointments as directed.
· Performs pre-employment, post-offer, annual, and return-to-work physical examination support activities.
· Completes vision, hearing, pulmonary function, and other occupational testing as trained and delegated.
· Collects and processes specimens for drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal, state, and employer requirements.
· Assists providers with work-related injury evaluations and workers' compensation cases.
· Schedules and coordinate occupational health appointments with employer groups.
· Maintains occupational health records and ensures confidentiality of employee medical information.
· Reviews and tracks occupational health requirements for employer clients.
· Assists with immunization programs, vaccination clinics, and employee health initiatives.
· Coordinates follow-up testing, referrals, and documentation for employer clients as needed.
· Ensures compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other applicable occupational health regulations.
· Provides education to employees regarding workplace health, injury prevention, and wellness initiatives.
Medical Assistant:
· Immediately triages seriously ill patients and notifies nursing and/or provider staff.
· Maintains a smooth flow of patients into exam rooms as a top priority.
· Obtains accurate vital signs
· Obtains accurate and appropriate medical history for medical patient’s chart.
· Accurately updates all flow charts, including medication flow chart, per visit.
· Cooperatively assists medical providers with procedures (as trained by provider).
· Restocks supplies in exam rooms
· Keeps exam rooms clean and presentable for patient care. Ensures surgical instruments are sterilized and restocked and pelvic trays are restocked.
· Disinfects/cleans exam rooms (all surfaces) after each patient visit.
· Documents follow-through with appropriate personnel and patient/chart in progress notes written documentation of follow-through – top priority.
· Answers telephone and triages all incoming, outgoing, and inter-office calls in a professional and respectful manner.
· Communicates with billing department regarding any progress or problems.
· Uses appropriate medical record documentation guidelines and techniques at all times.
· Drawing labs and administers vaccines
General Duties:
· Maintains confidentiality of all health center related information within the bounds of patient and professional confidentiality.
· Consistently demonstrates job knowledge and skills to perform all job responsibilities effectively and professionally.
· Identifies problems, makes recommendations and assists in developing solutions to resolve concerns with co-workers and supervisor professionally and constructively.
· Strives to improve operations, co-worker and teamwork within the department and with all other departments, Board and administration of the health center.
· Always encourages the mission and goals of the health center.
Qualifications:
· Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program or equivalent healthcare training.
· Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or equivalent credential required.
· Minimum of two years of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
· Occupational health experience preferred.
· Current CPR/AED certification required.
· Knowledge of electronic health records and medical office procedures.
· Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
· Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Preferred Occupational Health Certifications/Training
· Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (COHC) for audiometric testing
· DOT Urine Specimen Collector Certification for Department of Transportation drug testing
· Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) Certification for alcohol testing programs
· Spirometry Certification (NIOSH-approved training)
· OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Training
· FIT Testing Certification (N95 Respirator Fit Testing
Physical Requirements:
· Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25 pounds regularly.
· Ability to perform clinical procedures requiring manual dexterity.
· Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
· Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other clinical hazards require adherence to universal precautions.
Hyndman Area Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Immediate start