Medical Assistant (MA or EMT) - Occupational Medicine

Samaritan Health Services; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services invites applications for a role in Occupational Medicine. The person will provide clinical and clerical support, greet patients and employers, and coordinate appointments. Proficiency with MS Office and health information systems is required.

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS certification, and one of MA/EMT/Paramedic licensure. DOT and CAOHC certifications should be completed within specified timeframes after hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Healthcare Provider BLS required.
• One of: Registered/Certified Medical Assistant or EMT/Paramedic licensure.
• Experience with MS Office required.
• DOT Collector and Breath Alcohol Technician certifications within 3 months of hire.
• CAOHC Audio certification within 6 months of hire.
• Medical terminology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical and clerical support for the Occupational Medicine Department.
• Greet and answer inquiries from patients and employers.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate needs of multiple providers and staff.
• Utilize computer applications for day-to-day functions.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Adaptability/Flexibility

Computer literacy

Health information tech

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Healthcare Provider BLS

MA or EMT/Paramedic licensure

Tools

MS Office

DOT/Breath Alcohol Technician certifications

CAOHC Audio certification

Job description

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

• Provides clinical and clerical support for the Occupational Medicine Department including greeting and answering inquiries for patients and employers, scheduling appointments, utilizing computer applications for all day-to-day functions and coordinating the needs of multiple providers and staff.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

• Samaritan Occupational Medicine serves the health and safety needs of employers and employees in Linn, Benton and Lincoln Counties. Designed to meet the specific requirements within different occupations, Samaritan Occupational Medicine helps employers and employees gain control over work-related injuries and provides OSHA required medical surveillance and employer requested services.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Healthcare Provider BLS required.
• One (1) of the following required:
• Registered or Certified Medical Assistant
• Current unencumbered Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic licensure.
• This position requires the use of the employee's personal automobile. Employee must have a valid driver's license and auto liability/property damage insurance as required by law and must maintain their vehicle in good working order.
• Experience and/or training with MS Office required.
• Current DOT Collector and Breath Alcohol Technician certifications required within three (3) months of hire.
• Current CAOHC Audio certification required within six (6) months of hire.
• Experience and/or training in medical terminology preferred.
• Certification in urine drug screening, breath alcohol, spirometry and audiometry preferred.
• Medical assistant, medical office and/or billing experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.
• Computer Literacy - Knowledge of electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. Ability to operate applications, write software, set up functions, enter data, and manipulate and process information.
• Health Information Technology - Knowledge of health information technology (e.g. review documents, the electronic health record, coding software). Possess independent judgment skills within the scope of job responsibilities to resolve legal, financial or administrative problems.
• Customer Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Problem Solving - Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Rarely (1 - 10% of the time) (11 - 33% of the time) (34 - 66% of the time) (67 - 100% of the time)
• WALK - INCLINE
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
• PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
• PULL (0-20 pounds force)
• CLIMB - STAIRS
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
• LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
• SQUAT Repetitive
• KNEEL (on knees)
• REACH - Forward
• REACH - Upward
• ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY
• SIT
• STAND
• WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
• SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
• BEND FORWARD at waist
• ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
• ROTATE TRUNK Standing
• FINGER DEXTERITY
• PINCH Fingers
• GRASP Hand/Fist
• CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

Summary