Cleveland Clinic

Medical Assistant – Toxicology and Respiratory Fit Testing

Cleveland Clinic
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeWeston • Florida • United StatesJuniorWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in drug testing and respiratory fit testing, with a strong focus on compliance with OSHA standards and HIPAA guidelines. Proficient in specimen collection, documentation, and quality control processes within occupational health settings.

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Medical Assistant CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationExperience in Respiratory Fit TestingKnowledge of DOT Drug Testing ProceduresAbility to Follow Universal Precautions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support the Expanded Drug Testing and Respiratory Fit Testing programs
  • Collect urine specimens from employees
  • Identify employees before specimen collection
  • Label, document, process, and transfer specimens to assigned laboratories
  • Communicate unresolved problems to the appropriate Manager, Supervisor, or Group Leader
  • Perform respiratory fit testing and training at baseline and annually
  • Educate caregivers on respirator purpose, limitations, inspection, cleaning, maintenance, and storage
  • Inspect, assemble, and perform daily quality-control checks of fit-testing equipment, supplies, and training respirators
  • Document fit-testing data in the Occupational Health electronic health record
  • Order, stock, and restock processing and office supplies
  • Submit accurate time, travel, expense, and collection logs
  • Assist with department-related clerical duties
  • Travel throughout the entire Florida market
  • Work under the direction of the Assistant Director of Occupational Health, Florida
  • Support occupational health, safety compliance, caregiver care, and value-of-safety initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program OR military training as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross upon or within new hire period
  • One year of recent work experience as a Medical Assistant
  • Completion of a clinical externship OR extensive clinical experience
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the entire Florida market
  • Working knowledge of 49 CFR Part 40 DOT drug testing procedures and DOT certification for specimen collections per regulations
  • Ability to follow Universal Precautions and OSHA standards
  • Ability to maintain qualifications for conducting fit testing
  • Ability to strictly adhere to HIPAA guidelines
  • Medical Assisting Certification preferred
  • Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic Externship preferred
  • Two years of experience in respiratory fit testing preferred
  • Working knowledge of commonly used respirators, including N-95 and PAPR, preferred
  • Manual dexterity to operate office equipment
  • Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods
  • Good visual acuity through normal or corrected vision
  • Ability to exert up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently
  • Ability to use required personal protective equipment
  • Compliance with annual influenza vaccination or approved exemption
  • Successful completion of controlled-substance testing after an offer of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Opportunities to be certified in DOT standards for toxicology collections
  • Opportunities to advance skills
  • Work collaboratively on improvement projects
  • Annual influenza vaccination or approved exemption program
  • Equal opportunity employment
  • Drug-free workplace
  • Controlled-substance testing following offers of employment

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Hard Skills
Specimen CollectionFit TestingQuality Control ChecksDocumentation in Electronic Health RecordsClinical Externship ExperienceManual DexterityKnowledge of RespiratorsCompliance with HIPAA GuidelinesAbility to TravelKnowledge of OSHA Standards
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizational Skills
Tools & Technologies
Fit-Testing EquipmentOccupational Health Electronic Health Record
Certifications & Qualifications
Medical Assisting CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Industry Keywords
Occupational HealthDrug TestingRespiratory Fit TestingUniversal PrecautionsDOT CertificationHIPAA Compliance