Certified Medical Assistant (RMA)

Oklahoma City Indian Clinic•Oklahoma City, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC), a nonprofit corporation providing culturally sensitive health care to the American Indian population, is hiring a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant to provide professional care to adult and pediatric patients with acute and chronic conditions. The role is based at Convenience Care South in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and is full time with a day shift and up to 10% travel. The ideal candidate is compassionate, energetic, reliable, highly motivated, flexible, and able to adapt to a fast-paced, demanding environment while supporting the clinic’s mission, vision, and values. The Medical Assistant supports clinical staff and patients through screening, assessment, education, treatment implementation, documentation, and clinic operations. The position also works independently during nurse-only appointments and clinic visits, performs a range of nursing-department procedures, and helps maintain an efficient and safe care environment. Applicants claiming Indian Preference must complete the full application and provide documentation verifying eligibility, such as a tribal enrollment card or Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB).

Requirements

Align with OKCIC’s vision, mission, and core values.
High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a Medical Assistant Vocational Program.
Valid Oklahoma Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy Certification and good standing with the AAMA, NAHP, AAMP, and/or RMA.
Current CPR certification.
Medical marijuana license holders who test positive for marijuana are not qualified for this safety-sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and the Electronic Health Record (EHR) is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist medical staff with patient screening, assessment, planning, education, and implementation of treatment.
Comply with HIPAA requirements.
Communicate effectively with staff and patients to optimize workflow efficiency.
Demonstrate respect for individual diversity, including culture, ethnicity, gender, race, religion, age, and economic status.
Use professional verbal and non-verbal communication techniques.
Comply with risk management, safety, and infection control practices.
Recognize potential consequences of practicing outside the scope of a medical assistant.
Complete timely electronic health record documentation, transmit information electronically, and scan sensitive patient records into electronic medical records.
Work independently during nurse-only appointments and clinic visits, cross-training in each facet of the nursing department to meet clientele needs.
Perform ear irrigation, blood pressure checks, electrocardiograms (EKGs), pregnancy testing and workup, suture and staple removal, and generalized wound-care dressing changes.
Assess signs and symptoms of infection after procedures.
Keep exam rooms stocked with medical supplies.
Schedule and cancel appointments.
Retrieve and respond to patient telephone messages and EHR notifications.
Operate and monitor general nursing equipment.
Follow up with patients who miss appointments.
Answer phones and schedule appointments.