Occupational Medical Office Assistant

Summary

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE

Provides clerical support for the office. Utilizes computer applications for day-to-day functions and coordinates the needs of

multiple providers and staff.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Samaritan Occupational Medicine serves the health and safety needs of employers and employees in Linn, Benton and Lincoln Counties. Designed to meet the specific requirements within different occupations, Samaritan Occupational Medicine helps employers and employees gain control over work-related injuries and provides OSHA required medical surveillance and employer requested services.

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience or training with computer applications required.

Current certifications in audiometry, DOT Collector and DOT Breath Alcohol Technician required within three (3) months of hire. Spirometry certification required within two (2) years of hire.

This position requires the use of the employee's personal automobile. Employee must have a valid driver's license and auto liability / property damage insurance as required by law and must maintain their vehicle in good working order.

One (1) year experience in a position of similar responsibility and complexity preferred.

Experience or training in medical / insurance terminology preferred.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Service Orientation - Successfully apply knowledge of various resources / models of recovery to assist and care for others.

Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Confidentiality - Knowledge of State and Federal (HIPAA) laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information. Ability to comply with laws and maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.

Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely

(1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally

(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently

(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually

(67 – 100% of the time)

WALK - INCLINE

LIFT

(Floor to Waist : 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT

(Knee to chest : 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT

(Waist to Eye : up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

CARRY

1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

CARRY

2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

SQUAT

Repetitive

SQUAT

Static (hold >

30 sec)

PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

PULL (0-20 pounds force)

ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE / MACHINERY

STAND

CLIMB - STAIRS

KNEEL

(on knees)

REACH

Upward

SIT

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

BEND FORWARD

at waist

ROTATE TRUNK

Sitting

ROTATE TRUNK

Standing

REACH -

Forward

MANUAL DEXTERITY

Hands / wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

PINCH

Fingers

GRASP

Hand / Fist