Occupational Medicine Technician - Part Time - Days

Sanford Health; East Grand Forks (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to provide administrative and clinical support within a vibrant clinic environment. This role involves greeting patients, maintaining health records, and facilitating communication among healthcare providers. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and a strong attention to detail, along with a foundational knowledge of medical terminology. Join a team that values adaptability and accountability, where your contributions will directly impact patient care and the overall efficiency of healthcare services. If you're ready to make a difference in the health sector, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or three years equivalent work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and direct patients, relaying information to medical staff.
• Maintain and update patient health information and records.
• Perform routine testing and other technical services.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Basic computer knowledge

Ability to operate sensitive sampling equipment

Education

Associate's degree

Three years equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows-based computer applications

Job description

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

25 Starting Rate: $15.00 - $23.00** experience credit added to wage **

Union Position:

No

Department Details

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.

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