OVERVIEW
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Medical Office Assistant to join our team to support the Government Publishing Office's Medical Service Branch by performing a wide range of clerical and administrative support functions for the entire unit. The Medical Office Assistant works directly with the lead nurse, the Medical Officer, as well as other members of the medical staff.

This is a full-time position located onsite at GPO's office building in D.C.

DUTIES

Schedules pre-employment physicals, periodic exams, motor vehicle license exams, medical consultations, hearing, vision, and spirometry screenings; and works closely with Human Capital Recruiters for the purpose of scheduling pre-employment physicals, providing an open line of communication through the entire medical process while keeping abreast the medical status of the candidates. Locates facilities for pre-employment physicals and drug screens. Serve as liaison for offsite pre-employment physicals and drug screens.
Assists the onboarding process by assisting the drug coordinator in coordinating drug screenings. Ensures that change of custody forms are completed properly. Communicates with the laboratory concerning forms, and relays messages to the drug coordinator concerning results. Assists with medical surveillance programs. Responsible for assisting employees with the completion of the medical questionnaires, scheduling testing appointments, and composing correspondences in reference to the specific surveillance.
The work is performed in Human Capital’s Medical Services unit where medical documents are seen and maintained. The work involves a variety of administrative and clerical duties involving different, unrelated processes and methods. Complexity arises from the frequently changing priorities, or situations, requiring the contractor to shift rapidly from one duty to another.
Maintains knowledge of conferences, appointments, trips, telephone calls, and reminds supervisor of such commitments. Composes correspondence of a routine and non-technical nature based upon oral instructions, brief notes, information which is readily available in the files, and from knowledge of office activities.
Maintains confidential records and handles record keeping.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of medical terminology. Taken a medical terminology course or worked in the capacity where they have learned medical terminology.
Educational Level GED or High School Graduate
Medical Office Assistant training /certification is required
Working knowledge or experience in using an electronic medical records system.
Skill in operating personal computers and related equipment
Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, vocabulary, formats, and policies to complete various correspondence.
Knowledge of clerical procedures to maintain files, order supplies, route mail, and answer telephones.
Ability to exercise tact and discretion in dealing with others.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Medical Office Assistant: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Medical Office Assistant Training or Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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