Title: Medical Assistant
Location: Kalamazoo, MI 49001 (Onsite)
Duration: 12 months contract
Shift Schedule:
Clinic Hours: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday
Hours per Week: 20–30 hours (part-time)
Preferred Availability: Monday (required), Wednesday ideal
Flexibility: Schedule can be adjusted within clinic hours for strong candidates
Position Summary
The Colleague Wellness Medical Assistant/Medical Technician will provide clinical occupational health and wellness services dictated by established Client guidelines and assist with clerical or other services as needed based on clinic needs. This role supports an onsite clinic functioning like an urgent care and occupational health clinic, providing personal medical care, emergency support, and occupational health services. The position involves conducting medical screenings, assisting with patient care, and maintaining accurate documentation in compliance with regulatory standards. The individual will also support clinic operations including scheduling, equipment maintenance, and administrative tasks. This role requires maintaining confidentiality, adhering to safety protocols, and supporting a high-quality patient care environment.
Responsibilities
• Conducts medical surveillance including spirometry, audiometric testing, vision testing, throat cultures, EKGs, and respirator fit testing
• Performs routine or specialized procedures such as venipuncture and drug screens
• Assesses injuries, performs first aid, cleanses and dresses wounds
• Flushes eyes and ears
• Maintains confidentiality with all patient care, familiar with HIPAA regulations
• Maintains medical equipment including daily calibrations
• Schedules and monitors patient appointments
• Performs record management for clinic records
• Provides administrative support to the clinic
• Patient rooming
• Drawing blood
• Administering immunizations
• Surveillance exams (vision, hearing, fit testing)
• Spirometry and audiometry (training provided)
• General MA support duties
Organizational Relationships
Provide the primary groups or key positions that this position will have interaction with as a regular part of the position responsibilities. Include any external interactions as appropriate.
• Reports to Colleague Wellness (CW) site leader
• Works closely with CW
• Works directly with site colleagues
• Collaborates with various departments as needed
Education & Experience:
• Certified Medical Assistant (MA), certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant
• Previous Occupational Health experience
• CPR/First Aid certification required
• Phlebotomy certified
• Vaccine administration
• Adept knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of how to care of medical emergencies of Chemical or biological hazard exposure
Technical Skills Requirements
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) required
• Worker's Compensation, OSHA, ADA
• Treatment of injuries
• Medical screenings
• Medical documentation
Ideal Candidate Traits
• Strong customer service skills
• Welcoming, professional demeanor
• Comfortable in a fast-paced clinic environment
Physical Position Requirements
The physical conditions in which work will be performed, if applicable to the position.
Examples: Lifting, sitting, standing, walking, ability to travel, drive, unusual attendance requirements, weekend work or travel requirements, etc. Please include any hazardous materials or non-standard working environment the contractor will have exposure to which may require additional medical testing and/or apparatus fitting for OSHA compliance.
• Clinic Setting
• 20+/- hours per week
• Monday-Friday
• Reliable
Interview Process
• Initial Teams interview with hiring manager
• Possible onsite visit
• Additional nurse interviews as needed