Medical Assistant Trainer (67727)

VARIETY CARE INC•Oklahoma City, OK

16d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant Trainer will be responsible for skills testing, training, and assisting in standardization of procedures and processes with respect to all Medical Assistant staff and to ensure that skills are documented and tested on a regular basis.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
AAMA Certification or Registration.
Two years’ previous experience as a medical assistant.
Basic Life Support for the Healthcare provider certification (CPR) is required or obtained within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge and ability to work with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel to create, edit, manipulate, and develop training and materials as needed.
Ability to travel to all Variety Care locations.
Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to train others on clinical measures and workflows.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant Certificate or LPN License.

Responsibilities

Trains, coaches, and mentors peers on a daily basis.
Responsible for onboarding skills evaluations and checks along with documentation for all onboarding Medical Assistant staff members.
Performing skills testing for all new staff members;
Documenting all skills testing;
Coordinating with the Credentialing Department and HR regarding skills testing; and
Coordinating with Director of Clinical Services and Practice Administrators for additional skills training for onboarding staff where necessary.
Responsible for annual skills testing and evaluation for Medical Assistant Staff of Variety Care to include:
Performing skills testing or evaluation for Medical Assistant Staff annually;
Documenting all skills testing and evaluation;
Coordinating with the Credentialing Department and HR regarding skills capabilities; and
Coordinating with Director of Clinical Services and Practice Administrators for additional skills training for onboarding staff where necessary.
Provides appropriate clinical training and skills trainings for Medical Assistant staff where necessary.
Taking information from patients including patient history, patient’s stated chief complaint, vital signs, height and weight;
Taking clinical patient stats to include: respirations, pulse, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, allergies, active medication list, pain score and head circumference (as appropriate) and documents in the EHR;
Performing phlebotomy, waived testing, EKGs, and other diagnostic test;
Performing medication administration, injections and vaccines as prescribed by the provider, and training on proper documents in the patient’s EHR and OSIIS;
Training as needed on efficient, productive workflow in clinic or pod, and standard procedures for Variety Care’s delivery of care and workflows;
Training for compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and procedures and Universal Precautions and Procedures for Variety Care; and
Other trainings as assigned by the director of clinical services.
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. Must be a leader in the department and community. Result-oriented problem solver who is responsible and accountable.
Performs other duties as assigned.