Medical Assistant

Synectics Inc.

Kalamazoo, MI

Expired: over a month ago Applications are no longer accepted.

$20 to $23 Hourly
Contractor

Job Description

Position Purpose:
The OHW Medical Assistant/Medical Technician will provide clinical occupational health and wellness services dictated by established client guidelines and assist with clerical or other services as needed based on clinic needs.

Organizational Relationships:
Reports to Occupational Health and Wellness (OHW) Site Leader
Works closely with the site other OHW clinical staff
Works directly with site colleagues
Interfaces with various departments as needed

Major Responsibilities:
Conducts medical surveillance including spirometry, audiometric testing, vision testing, throat cultures, EKGs, and respirator fit testing
Reviews results of medical testing to assure quality outcomes of the testing and repeats test as needed
Documents patient data in paper and electronic databases as applicable per standard protocols
Performs routine or specialized procedures such as venipuncture and drug screens
Assesses injuries, performs first aid, cleanses and dresses wounds
Flushes eyes and ears
Identifies candidates for research support program, sets up clinical protocols, collects tissue, blood or other samples per clinical study protocol to provide scientists with accurate fresh specimens while maintaining the scope of the project and patient confidentiality- also enters participant information into payment system and tracks volunteer frequency of the program
Maintains confidentiality with all patient care, familiar with HIPAA regulations
Maintains medical equipment including daily calibrations
Attends and participates in team staff meetings
Schedules and monitors patient appointments
Performs record management for clinic records
Provides administrative support to the clinic

Experience/Education:
Suggest a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant
Previous Occupational Health Experience
Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
Completed and passed a certified Medical Assistant/Medical Technician program
Typing and computer skills including Microsoft Word and Outlook preferred
CPR and First aid certification required
Phlebotomy certified
Prefer Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conversation (CAOHC) Audiometric Testing certification
Prefer National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Pulmonary Function testing administration (PFT) training
Previous drug testing collection experience
Previous Electrocardiogram training
Adept knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge of OSHA regulations a must
Familiarity with Workers’ Compensation provisions and FMLA
Demonstrated ability to conduct day-to-day operations with minimal supervision, strong clinical judgment and able to act under pre-established procedures and guidelines
Vaccine administration
Knowledge of how to care of medical emergencies of Chemical or biological hazard exposures

Company Description

Why Work Here?

Health, Dental, and Vision benefits available. ********EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER******* ***Compensation based on experience****

Synectics is one of the nation's foremost consulting firms, working with a client base that includes some of the leading institutions and Fortune 500 corporations in the United States. We seek to bring the most highly qualified professionals to assignments that they will find challenging and fulfilling. We also seek to justify our clients’ expectations that every Synectics consultant will bring the highest possible effort to their endeavors every day. Our success has depended on our consistent ability to achieve both of these goals. Synectics serves an extremely diverse client base which represents an equally diverse range of industries and institutions. The technologies we support have always been responsive to this extremely broad spectrum. In order to fully engage with this continually changing commercial and technological landscape, our employees must draw on their own varying interests, skills and backgrounds. This insight, reflected in our daily practices, has always been our fundamental strength as a company, and it continues to serve us well in all our efforts. Synectics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics. Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.