Medical Assistant - Occupational Health | Full-Time, Day Shift

Medical Assistant

Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri. No matter where you start with us, we're committed to taking our team to the top. If you're ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.

General Summary

The Medical Assistant (MA) functions within his / her skill set by aiding in the operation of Occupational Health and Wellness (OHW) including, but not limited to, pre-employment screenings, immunizations, required initial and annual testing to meet regulatory requirements, documentation of services provided and file maintenance, support of department nurses with workers compensation and employee leave programs and surveillance reporting as delegated by the OHW Director and / or LPN / RN. Must be well organized, display a high level of professionalism, excellent customer service skills, detail oriented, able to multitask efficiently, critical thinker and able to perform in a high workload environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Interfaces with existing employees and volunteers regarding health concerns and / or directing them to the appropriate parties within the department or organization.
• Assists with new hire employees during the onboarding process, assisting with point of care urine drug screens according to manufacturer recommended as well as departmental procedure, collection and documentation of records pertaining to immunization history, and documentation of health information.
• Assist with OHW Respiratory Fit Testing for new hire employees and annual department testing in accordance with organizational policy and departmental procedures.
• Schedules employees and volunteers for departmental services and ensures necessary paperwork is completed prior to or upon arrival for appointments.
• Monitor supply inventory, reports supply need to LPN / RN for ordering, rotates existing inventory for use, stocks treatment area.
• Routes phone messages, employee and volunteer questions, and telephone communications to appropriate department personnel.
• Acts as a general liaison between OHW Director and OHW nurses and employees and volunteers.
• Demonstrates ability and competency to meet commitments, work independently, communicate effectively, accept accountability, handle change, set personal standards, stay focused under pressure, and meet attendance / punctuality requirements.
• Assist in conducting surveillance to detect hazards and improper work practices and procedures within the organization; reporting findings to OHW Director and / or LPN / RN.
• Exhibits a high level of confidentiality.

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