Medical Assistant/Drug Screening Collector

Job Summary:

The Medical Assistant / Drug Screening Collector is responsible for providing clinical, administrative, and occupational health services with oversight from the Onsite Registered Nurse (RN), Program Manager (PM), Clinic Manager/Nurse Practitioner (NP), and Consulting Medical Director (CMD).

This role supports medical, safety, and compliance efforts at a large-scale construction and occupational health site in Clay, New York. Responsibilities include patient care, clinic operations, workers’ compensation support, wellness and diagnostic testing, and DOT/non-DOT drug and alcohol specimen collection in accordance with HIPAA, federal, and site-specific regulations.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Perform diagnostic and occupational health testing including vital signs, EKGs, audiograms, pulmonary function tests, vision acuity testing, respirator fit testing, and wellness testing (body fat, aerobic capacity, strength assessments, etc.).
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during exams.
• Obtain and document patient medical histories and vital signs.
• Provide patient education regarding medications, diet, exercise, tobacco cessation, and prescribed therapies.
• Perform laboratory procedures including phlebotomy, urinalysis, cholesterol and glucose testing, and immunizations (as permitted by certification and supervision).
• Administer first aid and supervised medical treatments such as suture removal, splinting, dressing application, and ear/eye irrigation per provider direction.
• Calibrate, clean, and sterilize medical equipment according to established protocols.

Drug & Alcohol Screening Duties

• Collect oral fluid, urine, and breath alcohol specimens in accordance with DOT and non-DOT standards.
• Maintain chain of custody documentation and ensure compliance with HIPAA, federal regulations, and company/site policies.
• Receive training and maintain certification to DOT drug and alcohol testing standards.

Administrative & Operational Duties

• Answer phones, greet patients, manage correspondence, and schedule appointments.
• Maintain and update patient medical records accurately and confidentially.
• Order, track, and maintain medical and office supplies; manage medication and supply expiration logs.
• Assist with special client requests and additional occupational and environmental health services as needed.

Workers’ Compensation Case Management

• Assist with managing workers’ compensation cases, documentation, and coordination under the direction of clinical leadership

Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities as identified by manager for the efficient operation of WorkCare.