Medical Assistant (Shift: 7:30am - 4pm)

Concentra; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Concentra is seeking a Medical Support Specialist to join our patient care team in Lawrenceville, GA. The role involves performing routine clinical procedures under supervision, assisting clinicians, and supporting front and back office operations to ensure a seamless patient experience.

The MSS will handle vital signs, specimen collection, and various tests while maintaining HIPAA compliance and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Externship in medical assisting preferred or at least 1 year direct patient care experience
• Strong understanding of patient care processes and HIPAA compliance
• Able to support both clinical and front/back office tasks

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations including vital signs and ancillary tests
• Perform DOT and Non-DOT drug and alcohol testing
• Assist clinicians during examinations and treatments
• Handle front office duties: greet patients, check in/out, scheduling coordination
• Maintain supplies, equipment, and exam room cleanliness
• Ensure accurate documentation and patient flow throughout the visit

Skills

Service mindset

Attention to detail

Sense of urgency

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

Vocational/Technical/Business School

Externship preferred

Job description

Overview

Shift: 7:30am - 4pm

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At Concentra, you will be a vital member of our patient care team and play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to our patients. Our mission is to improve the health of America's workforce, one patient at a time. Join us at Concentra and see how your clinical competency and compassion can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients you serve.

The Medical Support Specialist (MSS) is responsible for performing routine medical and testing procedures under direct supervision of the treating clinician as well as supports in other areas of the facility as needed including registration and referral management. This role requires efficient and accurate delivery of one-on-one patient care while thriving in a fast-paced environment. The MSS ensures that every patient is treated the with quality clinical care and receives an excellent patient experience from welcoming, respectful, and skillful colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Perform Department of Transportation (DOT) and Non-DOT drug and alcohol testing
• Prepare patients for physical examinations, including taking vital signs and any required or requested ancillary testing including but not limited to vaccines and injections, phlebotomy, PFTs, audiogram testing and respirator fit testing
• Perform rapid screening tests (influenza, strep, mono, glucose, etc.)
• Assist providers during examination and treatment
• Responsible for performing routine medical procedures as ordered by treating clinician as well as triaging emergent patients as needed
• Prepare and assist clinician with procedure set up and injury care
• Apply bandages, dressings and splints as ordered by the treating clinician
• Dispense medications and DME as ordered by the treating clinician in accordance with state regulations
• Complete quality assurance activities on equipment and medical devices as well as testing processes used in the center
• Maintain supplies, clean rooms and equipment, and stock exam rooms
• Maintain and operate all medical devices and equipment, including calibration and record keeping in accordance with current policy and procedures
• Notify supervisor immediately if equipment is not functioning properly, supplies are needed, or facility is not operating as expected
• In partnership with center leadership, assist with patient flow and volume
• Keep patients informed of expected wait times during all aspects of the center visit
• Responsible for clerical tasks in both the front and back office associated with patient care and proper record keeping
• Ensure accuracy in documentation
• Perform front office duties: greet patients, obtain authorization, check in/out, communicate wait times, answer multi-line telephone system, and distribute employer results/paperwork as needed
• Follow HIPAA guidelines and safety rules
• Attend center staff meetings or huddles as required
• Assist in maintaining a neat, clean, and orderly appearance throughout the facility
• Complete any applicable training including but not limited to clinical competency training that occurs monthly
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Education Level: Vocational/Technical/Business School

Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program with completion of an externship highly preferred, OR at least one year of direct patient care experience as a medical assistant, OR military medical specialist experience (must meet credentials in the state of employment in accordance with state requirements and applicable regulations)

Job-Related Experience

Customarily has at least six months or more of medical assistant experience

Knowledge of medical procedures and medical terminology

Working knowledge of occupational medicine requirements (state specific) preferred

Job-Related Skills/Competencies

• Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility
• Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
• Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism
• The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies
• Able to communicate both verbally and in writing in a clear, and professional manner
• Teamwork focus with peers and center leadership team; ability to maintain working relationship with all levels of colleagues

Must participate in initial and ongoing training as required

Obtain all certifications required of Medical Support Specialists including but not limited to Drug Screen C