Certified Medical Assistant - Tri-State Occupational Health -

Tri-State Occupational Health is looking for a Certified Medical Assistantto join their team!

What you'll be doing:

• Prepping patients for pre-placement physicals and injury care
• Assisting with drug and alcohol testing/collections
• Assisting providers with minor procedures, performing hearing tests, spirometry, respirator fit testing, titmus exams, administering of vaccines
• Completing detailed paperwork/forms specific to the patient’s visit.
• Will require certification in Drug/Alcohol Collection, NIOSH Spirometry and CAOHC Hearing Conservation after probationary period – expenses will be paid by employer.
• Float responsibilities to Medical Associates Clinic will depend on the assigned department but will include assisting the Employee Health Nurse with tracking of employee health and safety requirements and prepping/rooming patients.

Schedule: Primary schedule is 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday – Friday. 4 to 4 1/2 day work week
Location: This position will be primarily located at Tri-State Occupational Health, Pennsylvania Avenue, with eventually 1 - 1.5 days a week fulfilling a general clinic Float need with potential rotation in other areas of the clinic (East/West or FCN locations).

Full-Time Benefits Package is Worth Over $20,000 and includes:

• Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
• 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay + additional annual Profit Sharing)
• Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with health care team to direct/perform nursing assessment and interventions according to plan of care.
• Integrate the nursing process in all patient contact, care, diagnostic testing, and treatments. Collect pertinent patient health care data, review medical records and confer/collaborate with physician/mid-level providers to ensure patient needs are met.
• Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, and others. Promote patient wellness and provide patient education.
• Document care provided, including but not limited to: assessment, interventions, medication, patient education, and assist with integrity of medical record.
• Maintain an office environment that is safe, neat, organized, and supplied with necessary equipment, instruments, supplies, and educational materials. Ensure equipment is functioning safely and properly. Perform cleaning and maintenance of equipment according to guidelines.
• Demonstrate flexibility in performing other additional duties of patient care. Provide input for devising systems to improve quality and efficiency of patient care and workflow. Participate in required meetings.
• Facilitate reimbursement of services provided, including but not limited to: charge tickets, referrals, and insurance requirements.
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience – Three months to one year of similar or related experience 
Education - Equivalent to a two year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study or certification at a business or trade school. Certification of Medical Assistant 
Interpersonal Skills - A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary.
Other Skills -  Keyboarding skills and use of electronic equipment. Use and operate a wide variety of diagnostic and medical equipment. Use personal protection safety equipment including gloves, lab coats, gowns, goggles, and face masks/shields. BLS required biannually