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Medical Assistant/MA

Schedule: Full Time / 40 hours a week / M-F 8a-5p

Location: Sandy, UT ( 385 W 9000 S )

Concentra is the nation’s largest provider of workplace health services (Occupational Health). We proudly own and operate 500+ outpatient clinics across the United States, offering Occupational Medicine, Urgent Care, Physical Therapy and Advanced Specialist services. As we’ve grown, we’ve expanded into Wellness Services, Onsite Health and Telemedicine. Our practice is responsible for treating one out of every five injuries sustained in the workplace, and we stand behind our mission to improve the health of America’s workforce, one patient at a time .

Join Concentra, and you’ll experience a culture where the opportunities to advance your career are endless! We’ll provide you with: job stability, continuous on-the-job training, long-term career paths and growth, competitive compensation and salary package coupled with exceptional benefits and working for a healthcare organization that’s quickly growing and making a difference!

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Keywords: Medical Assistant | MA

Responsibilities

• Responsible for clerical tasks in both the front and back office associated with patient care and proper record keeping. Ensures accuracy in documentation.
• Prepares patients for physical examinations, including taking vital signs and performing all required testing.
• Performs DOT and Non-DOT drug and alcohol testing.
• Manages patient flow and volume. Keeps patients informed of expected wait times.
• Cross trained to perform Front Office duties including greeting patients, obtaining authorization, check in/out, communicating wait times, etc.
• Answers telephone as needed.
• Performs ancillary testing and tasks (including but not limited to vaccines and injections, phlebotomy, PFTs, audiogram testing and respirator fit testing) as ordered by treating clinicians.
• Completes quality assurance activities on equipment and medical devices as well as testing processes used in the center.
• Applies bandages, dressings and splints as ordered by the treating clinician.
• Maintains supplies, cleans rooms and equipment, and stocks exam rooms.
• Assists in maintaining a neat, clean, and orderly appearance throughout the facility.
• Assists providers during examination and treatment.
• Notifies supervisor immediately if equipment is not functioning properly, supplies are needed, or facility is not operating as expected.
• Maintains and operates all medical devices and equipment, including calibration and record keeping in accordance with current policy and procedures.
• Prepares for and assists clinician with surgery set up and injury care.
• Dispenses medications and appliances as ordered by the treating clinician and in accordance with state regulations.
• Responsible for performing routine medical procedures as ordered by treating clinician. Triages and dispositions all patients.
• Attends center staff meetings as required.
• Performs rapid screening tests (influenza, strep, mono, glucose, etc.)

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS

• Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited school (credentials in the state of employment in accordance with state requirements and applicable regulations) or Military Medical Specialist with current Medical Assistant credentials in the state of employment in accordance with state requirements and applicable regulations
• High school graduate or GED equivalent

Job-related Experience

• Previous medical office experience preferred
• Working knowledge of occupational medicine requirements (state specific)

Job-related Skills/Competencies

• Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
• Obtain all certifications required of Medical Support Specialists including but not limited to Drug Screen Collection, Breath Alcohol Certification, Hair and Oral Fluids Collection.
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Must successfully complete orientation and training as well as demonstrate competency in all required medical tasks.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrated effective communication and interaction with employers, patients, providers, and other employees.
• Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism
• Demonstrated ability to maintain working relationship with all levels of employees.
• Demonstrated willingness to participate in initial and ongoing training as required.
• Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility
• The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies

Additional Data

• Center Achievement Bonuses
• Medical/Vision/Prescription/Dental Plans
• Life Insurance/Disability
• Colleague Referral Bonus Program
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off

Concentra is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans