Medical Assistant Senior

VARIETY CARE INC•Oklahoma City, OK

5d•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 travel 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 to advance the Quintuple Aim of healthcare reform. The employee is expected to demonstrate strong personal character, honest communication, ethical conduct, integrity, adaptability, sound judgment, accountability, and a result-oriented approach to problem solving. 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 laboratory 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.
Ability to assist patients onto and off the examination table 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 ability in English and Spanish, including speaking, writing, and comprehension.
Previous clinic, primary practice, or 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 Psychiatry.
Measure, record, and document patient information accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Administer immunizations under provider direction, including reviewing VIS materials, updating OSIIS, and documenting accurately in the EMR.
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 to support clinic flow, documentation accuracy, and patient care.
Identify discrepancies or issues and escalate them 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 Patient Centered Medical Home accreditation and Variety Care’s commitment to safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable care.
Work with staff to advance healthcare reform goals, including improving care experience and health outcomes and decreasing healthcare costs.
Demonstrate ethical conduct, integrity, adaptability, sound judgment, accountability, leadership, and effective communication.
Perform other duties as assigned.