POSITION OVERVIEW 

Medical Assistant will assist with responsibilities related to ongoing improvements associated with ASARCO Mission and Silverbell operations performing physicals and expansion of our Health and safety responsibilities and goals. This position will travel between sites. Medical staffing during day shift and On Call staffing for off shifts while reducing medical cost and improving efficiency.

Treating all personnel with effective and up to date medical treatment. Proficiently meeting Asarco and supporting properties medical and emergency needs in a proficient and cost-effective manner.  In accordance to maintain compliance with Federal, State and company Policy. A focus on Incorporating the ASARCO MRT with the safety and health team to lead our team into the team based best practices.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·       Responsible for daily coordination of on-site health services, workers compensation clerical work, injury management and FFD return to work programs.

·       Assessing & providing first aid to injured/sick employees per doctors written orders.

·       Assisting RN with first aid medical treatment of on-the-job injuries.          

·       Create and/or maintain new & existing employee medical files.   

·       Daily working in the clinic setting performing medical monitoring and assessments.

·       Updating Employee medicine lists when provided by employee while utilizing case management to ensure employee safety.           

·       Administer audiometric testing to employees including calibrate daily and maintain calibration records. Maintain/file Audio testing records. Schedule for Technician to come out for Annual Calibrations          

·       Administer Respirator and PFT testing to employees in accordance with medical monitoring policies. Calibrate daily (as needed ) and maintain calibration records. Maintain/file testing records. Send out for Annual Calibration.                

·       Blood draws (per doctor orders).                                           

·       Submit testing records to company doctor for review.                     

·       Schedule employees for visits with company doctor regarding testing if doctor orders.

·       Scheduling.                                                                

·       Maintaining medical schedules.                                 

·       Scheduling appointments.                                         

·       Updating calendars.                                                   

·       Generate & mail correspondence reminders to employees regarding testing dates/times.

·       Preparing / Corresponding / Managing all incoming & outgoing labs.

·       Updating statistical information.                                           

·       Electronically filing old paper medical files.                          

·       On Call - medical rotation.                                                    

·       Supply Ordering and assessing clinic needs.

·       Interact with peers within Asarco and the industry as needed.

·       Other responsibilities and duties may be assigned according to business needs.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

·       Strong leadership skills.

·       Applicant must have effective written, visual, electronic, and verbal communication skills.

·       Ability to manage time effectively and set priorities.

·       Ability to manage multiple tasks.

·       Ability to think under stressful and adverse conditions.

·       Must have teamwork, problem solving and negotiation skills.

·       Ability to wear respirator in conditions of fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.

·       Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, stairs, ramps, and the like with agility.

·       Availability to work outside of normal business hours as demanded by the conditions at the operations. 

·       Knowledge of SAP.

·       Knowledge of basic computer functions in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

·       Experience Min 2 years in the occupational health setting.

·       Medical Assistant certification in good standing.

·       OSHA, EPA and ADEQ regulated work experience necessary and other mining/mineral processing related work helpful.

·       OSHA/MSHA training certification or ability to get certification required.

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY

·       The job requires training or instruction in the area of environmental Awareness.

·       This job requires training or instruction in the area of Safety & Health awareness including completion of the appropriate OSHA and/or MSHA training.

A core value of ASARCO LLC is “Safety First.” The Company is committed to help employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the most safe, inclusive, socially and environmentally responsible manner practicable. Employee safety and health, both on and off the job, are critically important to the Company. Therefore, ASARCO LLC requires employees to have and effectively demonstrate good working knowledge of modern safety systems. Each employee will take prime responsibility for ensuring that s/he works within all required safety procedures and processes.

ASARCO LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

ASARCO LLC offers an excellent low-cost benefits package for medical/prescription/ dental/vision, disability coverage, life insurance and other optional coverage, and 401(k) plan with company match.

Salary : $42,800 - $54,200