Medical Assistant II (68877)

VARIETY CARE INC • Norman, OK

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists their assigned Providers with patient examinations, pre-visit questions, treatments and procedures as directed by the Provider, while maintaining an efficient flow of patients through the clinic. This role involves greeting and welcoming patients, escorting them to examination rooms, gathering pre-examination information, and accurately recording vital signs and chief complaints in the electronic medical record (EMR). The Medical Assistant also administers medications and injections under provider direction, prepares and restocks examination rooms, and assists with physical exams and procedures. They are responsible for maintaining patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and Variety Care policies, following safety regulations including Universal Precautions and proper disposal of contaminated items. Additionally, this role involves coordinating referrals, communicating with external entities to obtain results, assisting with medical emergencies, and supporting the plan of care and patient education. The position may require occasional travel to other Variety Care health centers for back-up coverage, with mileage reimbursement. The Medical Assistant is expected to embody Variety Care's commitment to being a Patient Centered Medical Home and contribute to the goals of the "Triple Aim" of healthcare reform. They must demonstrate strong personal character, including integrity, adaptability, sound judgment, and effective communication. The role also requires the ability to function as a member of an emergency code team and familiarity with emergency equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Registration/Certification or two or more years of equivalent experience.
• Completed and proficient in the Medical Assistant competency-based orientation checklist.
• Ability to be a preceptor for newly hired staff.
• Must complete CPR course within 90 days of employment.
• Demonstrates ability to obtain and record accurate information.
• Ability to use or willing to learn electronic medical records software.
• Intermediate computer skills including data entry and typing.
• Ability to demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the licensed Provider, an ability to perform tasks, administer medications and injections, has knowledge of instrumentation used in lab point of care testing, as directed within 90 days.
• Experience communicating with the patient population.
• Experience working in a multi-faceted, fast-paced work environment.
• Experience maintaining confidentiality of information private and in accordance with HIPAA and Variety Care policy.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant Certificate or LPN License.
• Previous experience in a medical assistant role may be considered in lieu of a certificate/license.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Previous clinic or primary practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Greets and welcomes patients.
• Escorts patient to the appropriate location for pre-examination information gathering.
• Inquires about any self-referrals, recent ER visits or hospitalizations and requests reports from appropriate sources, documenting all information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Measures and records patient specific information: height, weight, respiration, pulse, blood pressure, temperature, pulse oximetry (Sp02) and head circumference as appropriate.
• Accurately records all measurements and information gathered in patient’s EMR.
• Documents patient’s stated chief complaint in EMR.
• Administers medications and injections under provider’s directions and documents in EMR.
• Reviews assigned Telephone Encounters within the EMR in a timely manner.
• Administers immunizations under Provider’s direction, including providing Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) and follow-up.
• Updates vaccine information in Oklahoma State Immunization Information System (OSIIS) and patient’s EMR accurately.
• Prepares and restocks supplies in each examination room(s) daily and swiftly prepares rooms for subsequent patients.
• Assists providers in physical exams and procedures as directed.
• Participates in training programs to improve patient care, such as learning and practicing evidence- based practice approaches to care.
• Addresses the needs of patients and families in the health center.
• Considers cultural sensitivity and utilizes effective communication skills.
• Disposes of contaminated items in accordance to Variety Care policy.
• Follows “Universal Precautions” for safety regulations; uses appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as task on hand requires.
• Follows the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines and VARIETY CARE policies and procedures as they relate to privacy and confidentiality.
• Complies with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommendations for the workplace.
• Coordinates with referral clerks to arrange referrals outside of Variety Care, as requested by the provider.
• Advises patient accordingly and answers simple questions regarding the referral.
• Communicates with community organizations, health plans, facilities and specialists to obtain test and referral results.
• Responsible for quickly conveying high priority results to Provider.
• Assists with medical emergencies as directed by Provider.
• Supports plan of care and patient education in line with provider’s recommendations.
• Occasionally travels to other Variety Care health centers and provides back-up coverage as directed by Practice Administrator when necessary.
• Supports Variety Care’s accreditation as a Patient Centered Medical Home and our commitment to provide care to all Variety patients that is Safe, Effective, Patient Centered, Timely, Efficient, and Equitable.
• Provides leadership and work with all staff to achieve the goals of the “Triple Aim” of healthcare reform—to improve the experience of care, improve health outcomes, and decrease healthcare costs.
• Embodies the strength of personal character. Places value on being an open and honest communicator who displays high moral and ethical conduct, integrity, adaptability, and sound judgment. Result-oriented problem solver who is responsible and accountable.
• Ability to function as a member of assigned emergency code team.
• Familiar with crash car and/or emergency kit, use of and restocking procedure.
• Understand and have general knowledge of the Medical Assistant competency based-orientation checklist.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED