About the position
The 30+ year company supports the petrochemical and manufacturing industry domestically and internationally and is positioned along the Houston Ship Channel, providing training, occupational medicine, and innovative solutions to industry. The Medical Assistant is a senior-level team member responsible for performing various aspects of the occupational health center's services. Job duties and tasks are listed below. In addition, the Medical Assistant may be trained to perform other occupational health services not listed. The Medical Assistant is a vital part of the OHS program as a whole and will be required to perform other technician duties as requested by management to ensure the delivery of safe and effective medical services to HASC/Global Health customers.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a working knowledge of all equipment, including x-ray machine, medical tools and equipment, respirator fit machines, pulmonary function machines, audiometry machines, audio fit testing machines, functional capacity machines, and breath alcohol machines.
- Calibrate all equipment at the beginning of each day in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements.
- Conduct periodic surveys of equipment and stations to identify and correct all safety and hygiene hazards.
- Complete all administrative steps applicable to the equipment to ensure that all required information is verified and properly recorded.
- Administer respirator fit tests in compliance with CFR 1910.134 Respiratory Protection Standard.
- Maintain and develop customer relationships by responding to questions, concerns, and requests.
- Thoroughly disinfect and inspect each respirator after completing each test.
- Ensure all customer data and paperwork are kept confidential.
- Facilitate medical patients' vital signs, triage, room placement, and other necessary tasks.
- Keep up to date with relevant safety topics, software, lectures, and online training technology.
- Attend and successfully pass a week-long certifying course in NIOSH and CAOHC.
- Attend and successfully pass all required drug and alcohol testing courses.
- Strive to maintain personal drug testing procedures that are flawless.
- Respond to after-hours calls as needed.
- Promptly communicate with the radiology vendor to ensure quick x-ray reporting.
- Facilitate State Radiologic inspections (x-ray technicians only).
Requirements
- Phlebotomy Certification.
- Customer service skills are required.
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
- Must enjoy working with the public and have a strong initiative to work independently and as a team member.
- Must be able to adapt to work in varied environments and learn detailed procedures.
- Proven ability to work under pressure and make effective decisions.
- Cross-train and assist other departments as necessary.
- Willingness to work at different locations if the company need arises.
Nice-to-haves
- At least 5 years of occupational medicine or equivalent experience.
- General organizational skills.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Current full unrestricted certification.
- Computer skills, including electronic medical records.
- Advanced credentials preferred.
