Medical Technician (Administrative Support)

Overview:

As a Medical Technician (Administrative Support), you will support the Medical Service Branch by performing a wide range of clerical and administrative support functions. FedWriters is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace by Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• 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 this position 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:

• Educational Level GED or High School Graduate
• Knowledge of medical terminology. Taken a medical terminology course or worked in the capacity where they have learned medical terminology
• Medical Office Assistant training /certification
• 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
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite including MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Teams
• Working knowledge or experience in using an electronic medical records system

FedWriters is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Why Join Our Team:

At FedWriters, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. As part of our rapidly growing company, you'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off