Medical Assistant - Full Time

Integrity Care Group•Durant, OK

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists the provider with patient examinations and treatment, following established standards and practices and provider direction. The role maintains patient confidentiality and may also support other clinic areas, including Front Office responsibilities. This is a safety-sensitive position. Duties and responsibilities may change as needed. The Medical Assistant welcomes and escorts patients, supports efficient patient flow, obtains and documents patient histories and vital signs, explains procedures, and prepares patients and examination rooms. The role assists providers with procedures, administers medications and treatments only as ordered, performs diagnostic and CLIA-waived laboratory tests, collects and processes specimens, and supports occupational medicine protocols. Additional duties include maintaining medical charts and equipment, coordinating callbacks, referrals and follow-up appointments, monitoring supplies, and assisting with registration and clerical tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must obtain and maintain current BLS certification.
PC skills or applicable computer experience.
Ability to accurately read and write medical terminology.
Ability to work all shifts.
Detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to escort or transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher.
Must be able to see with corrective eyewear and hear clearly with assistance.
Ability to handle emergency or crisis situations and wear protective equipment as necessary.
Ability to lift 15–20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Medical Assistant course completion certification.
Two years of Medical Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

Greet patients courteously, help maintain efficient patient flow, and escort patients to the discharge counter after treatment.
Obtain patient histories, assess and triage patients, measure vital signs, and record information in patient charts.
Explain treatment procedures and prepare patients and examination rooms for provider examinations.
Position instruments and equipment and hand them to the provider when directed; clean and sterilize instruments and equipment after use.
Administer injections, medications, eye and ear irrigations, and enemas; dress or bandage wounds and incisions; draw blood; and assist with provider procedures, only as ordered by the provider.
Perform diagnostic tests using equipment such as eye examination tools, electrocardiographs, defibrillators, cardiac monitors, oxygen equipment, pulse oximeters, peak-flow devices, and inhalation treatment equipment.
Perform CLIA-waived laboratory tests and collect, label, and process specimens for laboratory send-out.
Perform occupational medicine protocols using appropriate techniques and guidelines.
Prepare specimens for pickup and shipment to the appropriate laboratory.
Prepare and administer medications correctly, verify patient identifiers before administration, and document administration in required logs.
Remove sutures or staples and change sterile and non-sterile dressings.
Perform basic x-rays when applicable or assist the Radiology Technician with x-ray setup.
Complete medical charts, including services rendered, test results, and supplies used.
Perform patient callbacks, arrange referrals and testing, and schedule follow-up appointments.
Monitor disposable inventory and order medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.
Perform quality checks to ensure medical equipment is in good working order.
Assist with registration and perform additional clerical duties as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Escort or transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher.