Certified Medical Assistant / Pharma Industry

Position Details:

Our client, a world-leading Pharmaceutical Company in Kalamazoo, MI is currently looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to join their expanding team.

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant / Pharma Industry

Duration: 7 months contract, extendable up to 48 months

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Schedule: Part-time or full-time (20–30 hours/week minimum)

Note:

The client has the right-to-hire you as a permanent employee at any time during or after the end of the contract.

You may participate in the company group medical insurance plan

Manager’s Comments:

Medical Assistant (MA), certification required

Open-ended contract

Onsite at client clinic in Kalamazoo, MI

Part-time or full-time (20–30 hours/week minimum)

Start date: Targeting May 4 (earlier possible if feasible)

Clinic & Scope

Permanent client onsite clinic functioning like an urgent care + occupational health clinic

Supports colleagues for:

• Personal medical care and emergencies
• Occupational health services (hearing, vision, respirator fit testing)
• Not a clinical trial or research role

Key Responsibilities

• Patient rooming
• Drawing blood
• Administering immunizations
• Surveillance exams (vision, hearing, fit testing)
• Spirometry and audiometry (training provided)
• General MA support duties

Experience & Qualifications

• MA certification required
• 2+ years experience preferred, but flexible
• Occupational medicine experience is a plus
• Training provided for clinic-specific procedures

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Strong customer service skills
• Welcoming, professional demeanor
• Comfortable in a fast-paced clinic environment

Schedule & Flexibility

Clinic hours: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Flexible scheduling

Monday availability highly preferred

Monday/Wednesday ideal, but flexibility exists for strong candidates

Interview Process

• Initial Teams interview with hiring manager
• Possible onsite visit
• Additional nurse interviews as needed

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

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

In order of importance, list the primary responsibilities critical to the performance of the position. Please include actual tasks and/or essential responsibilities that highlight accountability and level of judgment required.

• 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

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 AND EXPERIENCE

Indicate the formal education, certification or license(s) required and/or preferred. Include the minimum number of years of relevant experience required for the position (where legally permissible).

• Suggest a minimum of 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

Indicate the technical skills required and/or preferred, as applicable.

• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) required
• Worker’s Compensation, OSHA, ADA
• Treatment of injuries
• Medical screenings
• Medical documentation

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Note 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