Occupational Health Technician 1

Cascade Health; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cascade Health is seeking a dedicated occupational health assistant in Eugene, OR. This role involves collecting drug test specimens, rooming patients, and handling related clinical duties with an emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include assisting physicians, data entry, scheduling, and coordinating registrations for pre-placement exams and injuries. CPR is required at hire, and an EMT/Medical Office Assistant certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; EMT/Medic or Medical Office Assistant certification preferred.
• CPR certification required upon hire.
• X-ray limited license strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect urine specimens for drug testing purposes.
• Room patients and perform associated clinical duties.
• Assist with scheduling and registration for pre-placement physicals, drug screens, and injuries with related paperwork.
• Take vital signs and wound care as needed.
• Assist physician with procedures.
• Register patients in computer system (data entry).
• Assemble and file charts; answer telephone and schedule appointments.
• Use verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
• Work as a team player and handle routine workload with confidentiality.

Skills

Keyboarding

Data entry

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Team player

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

EMT/Medic or Medical Office Assistant certification

X-ray limited license (preferred)

Job description

Responsible to: Director of Occupational Health
Hours: 40 hours/week
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Pay Range: $22.31 - 33.46

Job Summary:

Collect urine specimens for drug testing purposes. Responsible for rooming patients and associated clinical duties. May assist with scheduling and registration of workers for pre-placement physicals, drug screens, and injuries with responsibility for associated paperwork.

Education & License Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent. Medic/ EMT or Current Medical Office Assistant or certification is preferred. X-ray limited license strongly preferred. CPR certification required upon hire.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

Keyboarding skills adequate to accomplish required department data entry. Experience with computer required. Experience with drug testing procedures preferred, but will consider on-the-job training. Ability to provide acute and sub-acute clinical care, patient assessment, and treatment. Must be willing to obtain additional training and/or certification as requested. Good communication and excellent interpersonal skills required. Ability to maintain professional demeanor and confidentiality in dealing with others. Ability to handle appropriately and follow through with routine, detailed workload. Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Collect drug screen samples, send and receive materials and reports.
• Take vital signs, wound prep and care.
• Assist physician with procedures.
• Register patients in computer system (data entry).
• Assemble and file charts.
• Answer telephone.
• Schedule appointments.
• Use verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
• Work as a team player.
• Other duties as assigned.

Marginal Job Functions:

• Move equipment, charts, and supplies, light cleaning, order supplies.