Medical Assistant - Obstetrics/Gynecology - Warren Building

Saint Francis Health System

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists obstetrics and gynecology providers with patient examinations, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and care coordination to support effective patient care and satisfaction. The role also provides ancillary services and applies specialized clinical knowledge or experience as needed. This is a safety-sensitive position under Oklahoma law. The position is located at Warren Clinic, Warren Building 815, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an approved Medical Assistant program, or, in lieu of the program, one year of related clinical patient-care experience within the last five years.
Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated patient-care skills and PC skills.
Ability to organize and manage a multitask role.
Understanding of healthcare delivery processes in a medical office.

Nice To Haves

One year of related clinical patient-care experience within the last five years is preferred in lieu of completion of an approved Medical Assistant program.

Responsibilities

Greet patients and respond sensitively to their needs and condition.
Assess and document patients’ general condition, chief complaint, vital signs, weight, medications, social history, symptoms, and interventions in the medical record.
Record services and diagnoses accurately on encounter forms, requisitions, consent forms, and advance beneficiary notices.
Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and treatments according to established protocols.
Perform ancillary services, including venipuncture and x-rays, according to protocols.
Maintain medical records, including preparing charts and filing correspondence and test results.
Coordinate care by handling patient telephone messages, scheduling appointments, communicating prescription refill requests, and tracking ordered or pending tests, procedures, and referrals.
Use the EMR and other computer applications according to policies and procedures.
Administer medications orally and by intramuscular injection as directed by physician order.
Determine eligibility and obtain authorization for services; schedule tests and appointments for referred services and track referrals.
Provide patient education as directed by the provider and use clinical knowledge or experience to address patient questions and needs.
Participate in quality initiatives and safety functions.
Help identify and order needed supplies.
Follow current Health System, Warren Clinic, OSHA, and HIPAA policies and procedures.
Maintain patient satisfaction and participate as an engaged team member.