*Starting bonus and/or relocation available to new employees.
Previous experience may be required.
Employment commitment to Samaritan is required.
This position will service both Newport and Lincoln City Occupational Medicine Clinics.
Come join our busy, fun team!
We cultivate a culture of fun, helpfulness, and trust in Occupational Medicine.
This is a drama-free team and we are looking for other people with the same mindset.
We collaborate on processes and define them so if you like having input on how tasks are done – come join us!
We take pride in helping our area employers take care of their employees.
It's a busy department so time flies every day.
Do you want to help people get back to work or start a new job?
This is a satisfying position that is valued and appreciated.
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
Provides clinical and clerical support for the Occupational Medicine Department including greeting and answering inquiries for patients and employers, scheduling appointments, utilizing computer applications for all day-to-day functions and coordinating 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.
Healthcare Provider BLS required.
One (1) of the following required:
Registered or Certified Medical Assistant.
Current unencumbered Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic licensure.
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.
Experience and/or training with MS Office required.
Current DOT Collector and Breath Alcohol Technician certifications required within three (3) months of hire.
Current CAOHC Audio certification required within six (6) months of hire.
Experience and/or training in medical terminology preferred.
Certification in urine drug screening, breath alcohol, spirometry and audiometry preferred.
Medical assistant, medical office and/or billing experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations.
Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.
Computer Literacy - Knowledge of electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Ability to operate applications, write software, set up functions, enter data, and manipulate and process information.
Health Information Technology - Knowledge of health information technology (e.g.
review documents, the electronic health record, coding software).
Possess independent judgment skills within the scope of job responsibilities to resolve legal, financial or administrative problems.
Customer Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.
This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Problem Solving - Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
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.
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") 40 - 60 Lbs
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
PULL (0-20 pounds force)
CLIMB - STAIRS
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
SQUAT Repetitive
KNEEL (on knees)
REACH - Upward
ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY
SIT
WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
ROTATE TRUNK Standing
FINGER DEXTERITY
PINCH Fingers
CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
STAND
BEND FORWARD at waist
REACH - Forward
GRASP Hand/Fist
PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
PUSH (40-60 pounds force)
PUSH (60 or more pounds force)