Industrial Medical Assistant

POSITION SPECIFICS

ROLE SUMMARY

Industrial Medical Assistants (IMA) perform tests and assessments at the direction of RMI's Corporate Medical Director, and designees. In addition to duties involving assessments and testing, Occupational Health Medical Assistants act in a support role to RMI clients while conducting themselves in the highest standard in the industry. IMA's help in maintaining quality, long-term relationships with RMI clients through the professional delivery of services in industrial and sometimes remote and austere environments in accordance with the Nurse Practices Act, professional standards of care, state regulations and accreditation standards and RMI policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Perform occupational health testing and assessments in alignment with current training, protocols, and scope of practice.
• Complete RMI and client reporting requirements as noted within each individual project and/or client.
• Maintain assessment center facilities in accordance with RMI and prevailing standards.
• Represent RMI in a professional manner at all times.
• Maintain current professional certifications, as designated for assigned projects.
• Other duties as required.

TYPICAL DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Reviews health questionnaires for accuracy and completeness.
• Performs a variety of occupational health tests and assessments as dictated by the medical director in alignment with protocols, training, and scope of practice.
• Documents results of tests and assessments.
• Administrative duties include scanning, sending, and proper disposal of patient health information (PHI) in accordance with HIPAA standards.
• Maintains adequate inventory of examination room supplies and prepares exam rooms at the beginning and end of day and between each patient contact.
• Participates in the orientation and training of new personnel.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Current certification/license as a state Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse (state dependent)
• OR current certification/license as a state licensed Paramedic
• 3 years' experience, or 4,160 hours, at the current license level that will be practiced in the field
• Prior work experience in a healthcare environment including primary care, urgent care, and occupational health offices.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and general computer & technology literacy

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

• Current BLS, CPR with AED at the medical rescuer level
• Current state license in respective discipline
• Current project-specific certifications, vaccinations and travel documents as

PREFERRED (some projects required):

• Current & Complete COVID-19 vaccination

WORKING CONDITIONS

All conditions, skills and abilities listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time. The employee must constantly reach with hands and fingers. Employee must be able to work in close contact with small and large groups. Frequent hearing and talking is required.