Medical Assistant

HealthWorks Medical; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Profit Sharing

Dental Insurance

Employee assistance program

HSA

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

HealthWorks Medical, LLC in Paducah, KY, is seeking a self-motivated Medical Assistant to join our Occupational Medicine team. The role requires experience in critical care or occupational health, with hours Monday–Friday, 8:00–5:00.

The successful candidate will perform medical and fitness-for-duty exams, manage leaves, and support clinic operations. Current BLS is required; occupational health experience is a plus, with opportunities to grow within a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required (Healthcare Provider) and current.
• Occupational health experience preferred.
• 1 year hands-on patient care preferred.
• CMA license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and non-emergency medical care.
• Process medical absences and return-to-work documents.
• Open, extend and close medical leaves as needed.
• Conduct medical and fitness-for-duty examinations.
• Schedule examinations and maintain clinic appointments.
• Manage clinic supplies and equipment for workplace care.
• Perform injections, venipuncture, and record vital signs.
• Conduct urine drug screenings and breath alcohol testing.

Skills

Independent work

Communication

Organization

Staff development

MS Word & Excel

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: HW Occ Med - Paducah, KY 42001, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $15.00 - $19.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care,

I. Purpose of Position

HealthWorks Medical, LLC is looking for a self-motivated and team-oriented Medical Assistant to join our Occupational Medicine team. The successful candidate will have a combination of critical care and occupational healthcare experience. Hours will M-F, 8-5.

II. Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide Emergency and Non-Emergency Medical Care
• Process Medical Absences (return to work from short-term absence or medical leave)
• Open, extend and close medical leaves
• Conduct Medical and Fitness for Duty Examinations
• Schedule appointments for examinations
• Maintain clinic supplies for treatment and preventative measures in the workplace
• Perform injections, blood draws, and obtain patient vital signs
• Perform Urine Drug Screenings and Breath Alcohol Testing
• Conduct Audiometric Testing
• Conduct Pulmonary Function Testing
• Conduct Respirator Fit Testing
• Collaborates with other health care providers and Medical Director regarding clinic and patient needs
• Other Duties as Required

III. Knowledge & Experience

• Occupational Health Care Experience (a plus)
• Critical Care Experience (a plus)
• Knowledge of Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection, and Retention of Confidential Medical Records (a plus)
• BLS certification - American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider) required, must be current.

IV. Skills, Abilities, Qualifications or Expectations

• Ability to work independently and make decisions
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management and staff
• Ability to organize, perform and prioritize multiple functions and tasks
• Ability to organize, attend and participate in staff development, training, and wellness programs
• Basic Computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Profit Sharing
• Dental Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• HSA
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Occupational health: 1 year (Preferred)
• hands-on patient care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• CMA License (Preferred)

Work Location: (Paducah, KY) Some regional travel required