Medical Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• On-the-job clinical procedure training
• Health insurance

Employment Snapshot:
Company: Preventive Plus P.A.
Type: Full-time (Hourly) – W-2
Experience: 4 years of previous work as a Medical Technician preferred, ideally in a high-volume clinical setting. Recent graduates with clinical training are also encouraged to apply.
Qualifications: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Associate Degree in Medical Assisting, or comparable work experience, education, or training
Work authorization: United States (Required)
Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday-Friday
Work Location: 1 West Ridgewood Ave, #G4 - Paramus, NJ 07652, United States
Background Check: Required

Preventive Plus – At a glance:
Preventive Plus P.A. is a leading occupational health and clinical services practice serving employers, employees, and individuals for more than 30 years. Our services include FAA and DOT medical certification examinations, immigration medical examinations, fitness-for-duty and pre-placement examinations, OSHA medical surveillance, workplace injury and illness care, drug and alcohol testing, laboratory services, travel medicine and vaccinations, independent medical examinations, and corporate medical director oversight.

Our focus is occupational medicine, where quality medical care must also meet the requirements of employers and government regulatory agencies. This requires an experienced clinical team that can work accurately and efficiently while managing a high volume of patients across a broad range of examination and testing protocols.

Job Summary:
Preventive Plus P.A. has an immediate opening for a full-time Medical Technician as we expand our clinical staff to accommodate anticipated growth. We are seeking a qualified professional to join our clinical team as a Medical Technician. The ideal candidate will have four or more years of experience working as a Medical Technician, ideally in a high-volume clinical setting. Candidates with other relevant backgrounds who can successfully perform the responsibilities of the position are also encouraged to apply.

Professionalism, reliability, accountability, and consistent job performance are fundamental expectations of this position. The right candidate will have a strong work ethic, take personal responsibility for the quality and completion of their work, be consistently accurate and precise in their work, maintain a professional appearance, arrive ready and alert to perform their duties, maintain consistent attendance, report to work on time Monday through Friday, provide excellent customer service, and have reliable transportation to the clinic.

Preventive Plus P.A. is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Clinical Duties and Responsibilities
The Medical Technician must be willing to perform the following clinical duties. Training will be provided where needed:

• Prepare patients for physical examinations, including obtaining and accurately documenting vital signs and performing required or ordered point-of-care screening tests.
• Perform DOT and Non-DOT drug and alcohol testing, including specimen collection, completion of required collection documentation and CCFs, and proper handling and preparation of specimens for transport to the laboratory. 
• Assist medical providers during patient examinations, procedures, and treatments as requested.
• Perform phlebotomy, including proper labeling, handling, and processing of blood specimens. 
• Perform spirometry testing and accurately document test results. 
• Perform vision testing and accurately document test results. 
• Perform audiometric hearing testing using appropriate equipment and accurately document test results. 
• Perform EKG testing, including proper lead placement and documentation of test results.

Administrative and Operational Responsibilities

• Maintain adequate clinical and medical supplies; clean and maintain examination rooms and clinical equipment; and ensure examination rooms are properly stocked and ready for patient care.
• Perform front- and back-office duties associated with patient care, including accurate and timely documentation, scanning, uploading, and maintenance of patient records.

Professional and Compliance Responsibilities

• Protect patient health information (PHI) and other sensitive or confidential information in accordance with HIPAA, applicable federal and state requirements, and Preventive Plus policies and procedures.
• Follow all established safety and infection-control policies and procedures, including the proper use and disposal of personal protective equipment (PPE) and potentially contaminated materials.
• Provide patients with clear and accurate instructions and guidance related to examinations, testing, and procedures.

Job-Related Skills and Competencies

•   Knowledge of clinical procedures and medical terminology.
• Ability to learn new procedures, systems, and responsibilities quickly while maintaining accuracy and consistency.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact with patients and others in a professional and respectful manner.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with medical providers, coworkers, and management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and the ability to accurately enter and manage information in clinical and administrative systems.

Preventive Plus P.A. offers competitive packages based on experience.