Medical Assistant, Certified /Registered - On-Call Specialist (FT) VA/TN

Job ID: 004CZG

BLUE RIDGE MEDICAL MANAGEMENT

Nursing Support - Business Health Onsite Nursing

Full-time (scheduled 72 hrs or more per pay period) - Variable/On Call

Job Description

SCOPE OF POSITION
The On-Call Specialist/CMA supports Employer Health Services in providing onsite services to business and industry at the industry location or through Ballad Emergency Departments after regular business hours and weekends.
The On-Call specialist/CMA is primarily responsible for urine drug screen collections and alcohol screening of patients for workers compensation, reasonable suspicion, and/or random drug screens for Business Health and Occupational Medicine. The Specialist will work under the supervision of the Business Health Medical Director or their licensed clinical designee. The Specialist will be trained and certified in the basic knowledge of drug/ alcohol/ tobacco collection screening and procedures to demonstrate skills and techniques of good patient care.
In addition, the specialist may be asked to support other onsite services to perform health and wellness evaluations, collection of biometric data, perform venipunctures, perform LDX/Cholestech screenings, and vaccine administration.
Must develop thorough understanding of the scientific principles used in diagnostic testing to recognize deviations in expected values. Must ensure the validity and accuracy of test results. Analyze technical problems and make necessary corrections to achieve quality results. The CMA is responsible to adhere and follow mandated procedures and guidelines for multiple local, state, and federal agencies. This individual is entrusted with confidential medical information. Must have knowledge of medical laboratory techniques, equipment, and instrumentation. A high degree of cooperation, consideration and sensitivity is essential; strict ethical and confidentiality guidelines will be used.
Good communication skills are necessary for patient relationships.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCECompletion of a medical assisting program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education (ABHES) and have successfully passed the Certification Exam from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or from the American Medical Technologists (AMT) as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) licensure preferred. CPR required.
Must be able to make decisions and understand DOT Guidelines. Must be certified in DOT Urine Drug Screen Collections and Breath Alcohol Collections. (Training and certification are available through Ballad Health Occupational Medicine).

Requirements
No additional requirements from any stated in the above description.