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Overview
The Medical Assistant will support the clinical team by performing a variety of administrative and technical tasks related to employee medical evaluations, drug and alcohol testing, and onboarding procedures. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards and company protocols while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Responsibilities
- The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.
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Prepare and manage physical and authorization forms using GoFormz and secure medical systems
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Conduct vision screening (including horizontal, color, and depth perception tests)
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Administer and document alcohol testing (Breath Alcohol Testing and Silva)
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Perform urine drug screening and oral fluid instant drug screening following chain of custody protocols
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Record vital signs including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate
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Assist Core providers by transferring physical forms and preparing patients for examinations
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Log and track all test results in spreadsheets and internal systems (e.g. CMTS)
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Scan, email, and index medical documentation to appropriate personnel and systems
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Maintain cleanliness and stock of testing areas and supplies throughout the day
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Communicate with recruiters, processors, and external labs as needed
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Follow up on exams placed on hold or with non-negative results and notify appropriate teams
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Calibrate and secure testing equipment monthly and at the end of each day
Qualifications
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High school diploma or equivalent required; medical assistant certification preferred
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Previous experience in occupational health, drug testing, or clinical support role is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow strict protocols
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Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
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Proficient with digital tools such as GoFormz, Microsoft Teams and email
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Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Physical
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Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds
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Regularly required to talk or hear
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Frequently required to walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms
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Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms
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Occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, use hands and fingers to handle and feel
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Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus
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Must have the ability to alternate between prolonged periods of walking, standing, and sitting throughout the workday as required by clinical workflow
Mental
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Must have the ability to direct others and communicate effectively with other management/ supervision
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Talking and reading & writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy
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Ability to use math/complete calculations
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Must be able to concentrate amid distractions and remember details
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Ability to use computer, keyboard, telephone and other office devices
