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Description

Position Overview

The 30+ year company supports the petrochemical and manufacturing industry domestically and internationally and is positioned along the Gulf Coast, providing training, occupational medicine, and innovative solutions to industry. The Medical Assistant is a senior-level team member who is responsible for performing many aspects of the occupational health center's services. Job duties and tasks are listed below. In addition, the Medical Assistant may be trained to perform other occupational health services not listed. The Medical Assistant is a vital part of the OHS program as a whole and will be required to perform other technician duties as requested by management to ensure safe and effective medical services to HASC/Global Health customers.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Maintain a working knowledge of all equipment, which includes but not limited to the x-ray machine, medical tools and equipment, respirator fit machines, pulmonary function machines, audiometry machines, audio fit testing machines, functional capacity machines, and breath alcohol machines.
• Calibrate all equipment at the beginning of each day in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements. Additional calibrations may be required at other times according to the manufacturer's specifications.
• Conduct periodic surveys of equipment and stations so that all safety and hygiene hazards to customers and FCE Technicians are identified and corrected.
• Complete all the administrative steps applicable to the equipment so that all required information is verified and properly recorded.
• 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 lecture, and online training technology
• Attend and successfully pass a week-long certifying course in NIOSH and CAOCH
• Attend and successfully pass all required drug and alcohol testing courses
• Strive to maintain personal drug testing procedures that are flawless- undergo mandated remediation within 30 days of error notification.
• Respond to after-hour calls as needed.
• Promptly communicate with the radiology vendor to ensure quick x-ray reporting.
• Facilitate State Radiologic inspections (x-ray technicians only)

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• 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.
• Advanced credentials preferred.

Requirements

• Customer service skills are required
• Strong communication skills both written and oral
• Must enjoy working with the public and have a strong initiative to work independently and as a team member
• Must be able to adapt to work in varied environments and learn detailed procedures
• Proven ability to work under pressure and make effective decisions
• Cross-train and assist other departments as necessary
• Willingness to work at different locations if the company need arises

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to read, talk or hear. The employee frequently is 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. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

This job is typically in an office environment and will also require travel as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Reporting Responsibilities

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