Certified Medical Assistant - Night Shift

Workcare Inc; Town of Clay (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K plan

HSA/HRA

Job summary

WorkCare Inc is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for the night shift to support an on-site clinic. Responsibilities include drug and alcohol testing, patient intake, vital signs, and assisting with various diagnostic and wellness services.

The role requires CMA certification, BLS, and experience in occupational health settings. The position involves administrative duties, scheduling, and maintaining medical records, with daily tasks across clinical and office environments.

Qualifications

• Requires CMA certification and BLS.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct drug & alcohol testing (drug screen) and DOT-compliant procedures.
• Record vital signs and assist with diagnostic tests (EKG, audiogram, spirometry, vision, respirator fit).
• Prepare patients for exams and assist during examinations.
• Manage patient records, admissions, scheduling, and clinic inventory.

Skills

Patient relations

Oral & written communication

Computer literacy

Self-motivation

Questioning/clarifying

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

BLS certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

Job SummaryWe are looking for a full-time night shift Medical Assistant (MA). The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing drug and alcohol testing services, clinical and administrative duties with the oversight of the Onsite Clinic Manger (RN), Program Manager (PM), Clinic Manager/Nurse Practitioner (NP) and the Consulting Medical Director (CMD).This includes administrative clinic operations, providing patient intake and care, assisting with special requests from client, inventory management, in addition to assisting with other occupational and environmental health services, as needed.Schedule: Night Shift; Monday - Friday 4:00pm - 12:00am.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDrug & Alcohol Testing duties:Oral fluid, urine drug and breath alcohol collection.Trained to DOT standards for drug and alcohol testing.Clinical Duties:Performing diagnostic testing such as vital signs, EKG, audiogram, pulmonary function test, vision acuity, and respirator fit testing.Performing Wellness Testing (body fat, aerobic capacity assessment, upper body strength, etc.) and counseling (diet, exercise, tobacco cessation, etc.).Preparing patients for examinations and assisting during exams.Taking and Recording Vital Signs: Measuring blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rates etc.Taking and recording patient medical histories.General Administrative Duties:Answering phones, greeting patients, and managing correspondence.Managing patient appointments and maintaining scheduling systems.Updating and managing patient medical records.Supplies – MA is responsible for ordering and maintaining medical & office supplies.Updating the medication/supply expiration binderWorkers’ Compensation Case Management:Assisting in managing worker’s compensation case management program.Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities as identified by manager for the efficient operation of WorkCare.Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent acceptable with at least 2 years of directly applicable experience.Knowledge and skills equivalent to those acquired through an accredited Medical Assistant education program, including basic knowledge of medical terminology and reporting, to perform office and clinical dutiesMust be a Certified Medical Assistant.Must have a current BLS certificationMust hold valid driver’s license.One to three years of experience in the healthcare field or in a related area.Drug & Alcohol Testing/Occupational health experience preferredCertification in phlebotomy preferredWillingness and ability to obtain HIPAA certification upon hireSkills and CompetenciesConsistently exemplify excellent patient relations skills, including the ability to maintain confidentiality of information concerning patientsExcellent oral and written communication skills in English; effective interaction with a wide variety of personnel who hold varying roles and have varying responsibilitiesAbility to work with minimal supervision, but will not hesitate to ask questions and/or seek information from the supervisor and other team members, so that tasks can be completed correctlyStrong self-motivation; proactive, high-energy, enthusiastic, \"can do\" work ethic; and ability to handle potentially stressful situations and tolerance for ambiguityAbility to maintain punctuality and good attendanceComputer SkillsProficiency with computers using the Microsoft Office suite of applications for creation as well as modification, how to access and use the Internet and an e-mail program such as Microsoft OutlookPhysical DemandsRequires sitting for long periods of time, working at a desk.Some bending and stretching could be required.Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard.Occasionally may be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and/or crouch.May occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.Work EnvironmentMainly indoor, office environment conditions.The noise level is usually moderate.Air quality is good and temperature is controlled.This position has an hourly pay range of $28 - $29 per hour. Final compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.Benefits for this position include paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and critical illness insurance; HSA, HRA, and FSA; life and disability insurance; EAP; 401K; legal and identity theft coverage; pet insurance and more.The preceding statements describe the general job responsibilities and individual’s qualifications inherent to this position. These are not intended to be construed as exhaustive lists. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, accurately, and safely. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. This job description may be reevaluated and/or modified at any time without notice.Every qualified individual has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.