Medical Assistant Senior

VARIETY CARE INC•Oklahoma City, OK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant Senior performs clinical duties independently and demonstrates consistent proficiency across more than one service line. The role contributes to efficient clinic flow, accurate clinical documentation, and consistent patient care with minimal supervision. The position may require floating within or between clinics to maintain business continuity and traveling between clinics within the state. The Medical Assistant Senior supports Variety Care’s accreditation as a Patient Centered Medical Home and its commitment to providing care that is safe, effective, patient centered, timely, efficient, and equitable. The role provides leadership and works with staff toward the Quintuple Aim of healthcare reform: improving the experience of care and health outcomes while decreasing healthcare costs. The employee is expected to demonstrate strong personal character, honest communication, ethical conduct, integrity, adaptability, sound judgment, accountability, and problem-solving ability. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Medical Assistant certification or at least one year of equivalent experience.
Experience across more than one service line and ability to independently manage assigned clinical workflows with minimal supervision.
Proficiency in Medical Assistant core competencies.
Complete and pass a CPR course within 90 days of employment.
Ability to travel 15% or more within the state between clinics.
Proficient computer skills, including data entry and typing.
Knowledge of instrumentation used in lab point-of-care testing, as directed, within 90 days.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and Variety Care policy.
Ability to communicate effectively with the patient population.
Ability to work in a multifaceted, fast-paced work environment.
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds and assist patients onto and off exam tables when asked or directed.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant Certificate; demonstrated proficiency across multiple service lines and independent workflow execution may be considered in lieu of certification.
Bilingual in English and Spanish, including speaking, writing, and comprehension.
Previous clinic or primary practice/behavioral health experience.

Responsibilities

Independently perform clinical intake duties and manage assigned workflows with minimal supervision.
Demonstrate proficiency across more than one assigned service line, such as Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Women’s Health, or Psych.
Accurately measure, record, and document patient information in the EMR, ensuring completeness and timeliness.
Administer immunizations under provider direction, including VIS review, OSIIS updates, and accurate EMR documentation.
Collect and process specimens according to established protocols and quality standards.
Apply clinical policies, procedures, and standards to support patient safety and efficient clinic operations.
Use EMR functionality effectively to support clinic flow, documentation accuracy, and patient care.
Identify discrepancies or issues, exercising attention to detail and escalating appropriately.
Communicate effectively with patients, providers, and team members to support coordinated care.
Adapt to workflow changes and assist during high-volume periods.
Accept feedback and incorporate coaching to maintain and improve performance.
Float within or between clinics as needed to maintain business continuity.
Support Variety Care’s Patient Centered Medical Home accreditation and its commitment to safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable care.
Provide leadership and work with staff to advance the stated goals of the Quintuple Aim.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Lift at least 25 pounds.
Assist patients onto and off the exam table when asked or directed.