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Pay:22-26+/hr (based on experience)
Location:Northeast Portland Clinic | 6633 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213
Employment Type:Full-Time | ~40 hours/week
Schedule:Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm
POSITION SUMMARY:
Welcome to AFC Urgent Care Northeast Portland -- where we're flipping the script on healthcare culture! Thinksupportive teammates, open leadership, and real opportunities to grow.Whether you're a seasoned Medical Assistant or just getting started, if you're passionate about helping people and want to make a difference -- this is the place!
The Occ Med Assistant is a Medical Assistant that in addition to their regular Medical Assistant responsibilities will also complete supplemental Occ Med duties for their clinic during their regularly scheduled clinical hours. The Occ Med assistant will perform important tasks in support of patient care and are therefore an integral part of successful health outcomes and efficient Occ Med workflows. Please note, the items listed below are not all-inclusive of the standards expected in the position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Occupational Medicine Services
Work as Medical Assistant to complete weekly Occ Med appointments and all follow up work as needed
Dive into occupational health services and physicals from start to finish
Show off your clinical skills: draw blood, give vaccines, run drug screens, and set up EKGs like a pro
Assists in training of staff for new Occ Med accounts where new forms/tests are being performed
Scheduling & Workflow Coordination
Work with all Occ Med patients on Clockwise/scheduling queue. Work together as a team, but own your queue of Occupational Medicine visits.
Ensures appointments are set correctly on schedule, and that all necessary Authorization Forms or protocols are being appropriately followed.
Assistant will ensure a smooth Occ Med workflow; getting Occ Med appointments in and through the clinic with the least amount of disturbance and wait time.
Tasked with scheduling follow ups or return visits for patients.
Be a key communication bridge help patients get the info they need, fast
Results & Documentation
Complete all Occ Med scanning into EMR; results to be in system within 24 hours of visit
Send Occ Med results to employers per protocol
Serve as a point person to reach out to clinics when results are not received or need changes.
Keep patient records sharp and up-to-date in our EMR system (we use Experity)
Equipment Calibration & Maintenance
Occ Med Assistant will follow selected Calibration Schedule report and ensure the following equipment is calibrated on a regular schedule basis
Document Calibration schedule & results in Calibration Report
Work to communicate any needed Occ Med supplies in clinic.
Communicate any issues or abnormalities on POs to Sales Managers for prompt attention
Report any issues and possible errors to Clinic Manager and Occ Med Sales Manager.
Equipment Calibration needed: ie. Spirometry/EKG, Audio, BAT, Grip Strength, Pinch, Push/pull other Occ Med equipment as added)
Keep the clinic humming by stocking supplies and prepping equipment
Make sure everything’s running smoothly with daily checks on meds, supplies, and sterilization logs
Patient Care & Clinical Support
Be the right hand to our providers assist in procedures and deliver exceptional care
Own the triage process: take vitals, assess needs, and help patients feel at ease
Flex your versatility by jumping in at the front desk when needed (scheduling, check-ins, insurance)
Communication & General Responsibilities
Assists with communication between clinics, clients, and Sales Department team & managers
Operates within established parameters and influences development and/or decisions regarding new policy or guidelines. Must exhibit authority within scope of responsibility and requires innovation/tenacity to improve internal processes.
Be ready for anything pitch in where needed and grow while doing it!
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Certificate from a Certified Medical Assistant program