About the Department

The Medical Assistant will assist nurses and physicians during applicant and employee examinations, drug and alcohol testing and administrative duties as required. 

Position Duties

• Escort employees and applicants to exam rooms
• Obtain and record vital signs including height, weight, blood pressure and pulse, advising physicians and nurses of any abnormal findings.
• Administer electrocardiograms and audiometric and vision testing and prepare results for physicians and nurses to review.
• Perform urine dipstick chemical analysis.
• Collect urine specimens for drug testing in accordance with departmental and federal guidelines.
• Conduct alcohol testing in accordance with departmental and federal guidelines.
• Ensure employee and applicant confidentiality.
• Maintain cleanliness of the examination rooms and equipment
• Restocks work areas, including offsite collection areas with testing supplies, equipment and medical supplies when required.
• Administer flu vaccine.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on all equipment according to manufacturing guidelines including temperature readings, calibration, and quality control.
• Perform administrative duties such as filing, answering phones, and reviewing medical records.
• Coordinate and expedite employee and applicant “flow” issues to minimize waiting time.
• Work on-call shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating schedule.
• Drive a personal vehicle to work on-call shifts on a rotating schedule.
• Work any and all shifts and/or collection locations as assigned or directed.
• Respond to each inquiry, whether from a customer, vendor, or co-worker in a courteous and professional manner consistent with the Authority’s Customer Service quality standard
• Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) from an accredited institution, with the ability to comprehend, communicate and respond to instructions, orders, signs, notices, inquiries, etc.
• Two (2) years of experience as a medical assistant with demonstrated ability to perform medical testing including EKGs, hearing, and vision testing.
• Completion of a medical assistant certification program from an accredited institution, military Medic training and/or EMT.
• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and scheduling systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• The ability to complete an approved Breath Alcohol Technician certification within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and excellent customer service skills
• Effective confidentiality, organizational, multi-tasking, time management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work/respond to on-call shifts on a rotating schedule and all shifts and/or locations as assigned or directed.
• A Valid Driver’s License 

Other Qualifications

Preferred Experience and Skills

• CPR certification. Experience performing regulated drug and alcohol testing.
• An Associate's Degree from an accredited institution