Medical Assistant (1100 am to 1900)

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Overview

Make a Difference in Employee Health and Safety Every Day

Are you a compassionate, organized, and proactive Medical Assistant who enjoys working in a fast-paced healthcare environment? Join East Penn's Occupational Health team and play a vital role in supporting the health, wellness, and safety of our workforce.

As a Medical Assistant - Occupational Health, you'll be the first point of contact for employees visiting our medical department while assisting with pre-employment screenings, occupational health services, medical testing, and employee care.

This is a dynamic role that combines hands-on patient interaction with administrative responsibilities in a manufacturing environment.

If you're looking for an opportunity where your medical skills have a direct impact on employee well-being and workplace safety, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Welcome employees and visitors to the Occupational Health department and determine appropriate medical needs through initial triage.
• Assist with the pre-employment screening process for new hires.
• Schedule and coordinate physician appointments and occupational health services.
• Maintain Occupational Health encounter logs and medical records.
• Perform a variety of medical testing and screening procedures, including:
  • Urine drug screens
  • Breath alcohol testing
  • Phlebotomy
  • Blood pressure and pulse checks
  • Hearing tests
  • Spirometry testing
  • Neurometry testing
  • Height and weight measurements
  • Vision screenings
  • Uniform measurements
• Sterilize medical instruments and maintain equipment.
• Establish and maintain confidential employee medical files.
• Manage medical supplies and stockroom inventory through computerized inventory systems.
• Support workplace health initiatives and occupational medical programs.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records in compliance with company requirements.
• Promote a safe, clean, and professional healthcare environment.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification or equivalent healthcare training.
• Phlebotomy experience required.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Comfortable working with electronic medical and reporting systems.
• Ability to work effectively with employees from all levels of the organization.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in occupational health, employee health, urgent care, family practice, or industrial medicine.
• Experience performing drug testing and occupational health screenings.
• Familiarity with electronic medical record systems and medical documentation.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Education & Training

• Medical Assistant Certification required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Emergency Medical Response (EMR) training must be successfully completed within six months of hire.

East Penn Benefits

East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Group insurance that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 401K savings plan
• Annual bonus
• 9 paid holidays and 10 paid vacation days
• Employee assistance programs
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities
• Safety Glasses, Safety Shoes, and Uniform provided or reimbursed by the company.