Medical Assistant

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Location: Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Duration: 12 months

Shift: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM

PR: $20.00/hr. - $26.00/hr.

Position Summary:

• The Colleague Wellness Medical Assistant/Medical Technician will provide clinical occupational health and wellness services dictated by established Client guidelines and assist with clerical or other services as needed based on clinic needs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conducts medical surveillance including spirometry, audiometric testing, vision testing, throat cultures, EKGs, and respirator fit testing.
• Performs routine or specialized procedures such as venipuncture and drug screens.
• Assesses injuries, performs first aid, cleanses and dresses wounds.
• Flushes eyes and ears.
• Maintains confidentiality with all patient care, familiar with HIPAA regulations.
• Maintains medical equipment including daily calibrations.
• Schedules and monitors patient appointments.
• Performs record management for clinic records.
• Provides administrative support to the clinic.

Organizational Relationships:

• Provide the primary groups or key positions that this position will have interaction with as a regular part of the position responsibilities. Include any external interactions as appropriate.
• Reports to Colleague Wellness (CW) site leader.
• Works closely with CW.
• Works directly with site colleagues.
• Collaborates with various departments as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Indicate the formal education, certification or license(s) required and/or preferred. Include the minimum number of years of relevant experience required for the position (where legally permissible).
• Suggest a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant
• Previous Occupationsl Health experience
• CPR/First Aid certification required
• Phlebotomy certified
• Vaccine administration
• Adept knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of how to care of medical emergencies of Chemical or biological hazard exposure

Technical Skills Requirement:

• Indicate the technical skills required and/or preferred, as applicable.
• Health Insurance Portability and Accoutability Act (HIPAA) required
• Worker’s Compension, OSHA, ADA
• Treatment of injuries
• Medical screenings
• Medical documentation

Physical Position Requirements:

• Note the physical conditions in which work will be performed, if applicable to the position. Examples: Lifting, sitting, standing, walking, ability to travel, drive, unusual attendance requirements, weekend work or travel requirements, etc. Please include any hazardous materials or non-standard working environment the contractor will have exposure to which may require additional medical testing and/or apparatus fitting for OSHA compliance.
• Clinic Setting
• 20+/- hours per week
• Monday-Friday
• Reliable