Occupational Medicine Technician

sanford; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford in Dickinson, ND is seeking a dedicated Administrative and Clinical Support professional within an assigned clinic unit. You will maintain patient records, coordinate patient services, and act as a liaison for medical staff, patients, and external contacts.

The role includes greeting patients, relaying messages, updating health information, arranging tests and consultations, and performing routine occupational medicine duties as required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or three years equivalent work experience is preferred.
• Depending on department, a driver's license (Sanford Policy - Category III) may be required.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and directing patients, relaying information and messages to patients and medical/nursing staff, and facilitating communication between the Occupation Medicine, Employee Health and other healthcare providers.
• Maintains and updates patient health information.
• Coordinates patient services by scheduling tests, treatments, and consultations for patients.
• Performs routine testing, sampling and other technical services to support Occupational Medicine and Employee Health Services, when needed.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree or 3 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Shift

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Union Position

No

Department Details

We have a fun team and clientele and a fast paced environment.

Summary

Provides administrative and clinical support within an assigned clinic unit. Maintains patient records, coordinates patient services and functions as a point of contact for medical and nursing staff, patients, and internal and external company contacts. Performs clinical duties including answering telephones, preparing and filing patient paperwork, and ordering and storing supplies. Performs occupational medicine services within clinic and onsite locations per department workflow.

Job Description

Responsible for greeting and directing patients, relaying information and messages to patients and medical/nursing staff, and facilitating communication between the Occupation Medicine, Employee Health and other healthcare providers. Maintains and updates patent health information. Assembles, stores and retrieves patent records. Files test and lab reports within medical records. Coordinates patent services by scheduling tests, treatments, and consultations for patents. Performs routine testing, sampling and other technical services to support Occupational Medicine and Employee Health Services, when needed.

Self-directed with a high level of accountability and require minimal supervision. Ability to adapt to change. Required mental alertness and concentration to detail and confidentiality. Ability to efficiently operate and maintain sensitive sampling equipment. Excellent communication and problem solving skills. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Basic computer knowledge with ability to learn various programs utilized in the provision of care. Perform hearing and vision screenings as well as drug testing specimen collection, breath alcohol testing, blood specimen collections and other occupational medicine department duties. Ability to learn and understand occupational and employee health practice. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to deal with the public in a positive manner.

Qualifications

Associate's degree or three years equivalent work experience is preferred.

The following may be preferred applicable to daily job function: Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP), Medical Assistant (MA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Medical Examiners Certification, Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA) Certification, Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). If applicable to daily job function, must be obtained within six months of employment.

Depending on department, a driver's license (Sanford Policy - Category III) may be required.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.