Medical Assistant - Neurosurgery

Saint Francis Health System

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports neurosurgery providers by assisting with patient examinations, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and care coordination to facilitate effective patient care and satisfaction. The role also provides ancillary services and uses specialized clinical knowledge or experience to address patient needs. This is a full-time position with a $1,000 sign-on bonus, based at Warren Clinic in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It is designated as safety-sensitive under Oklahoma law.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an approved Medical Assistant program, or, preferred in lieu of program completion, 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.
No licensure, registration, or certification required.
The position is identified as safety-sensitive; the posting states that a positive marijuana test may be grounds for refusal to hire or discipline or discharge, even with a valid medical marijuana license.

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, and social history; verify symptoms and interventions in the medical record.
Record services and diagnoses and complete encounter forms, requisitions, consent forms, and advance beneficiary notices accurately.
Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and treatments according to established protocols.
Perform ancillary services independently, 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 performing related tasks according to protocols.
Use the electronic medical record and other computer applications in accordance with policies and procedures.
Track ordered or pending tests, procedures, and referrals according to protocol.
Administer medications orally and by intramuscular injection as directed by a physician order.
Determine eligibility and obtain authorization for services.
Schedule tests and appointments for referred services and track referrals.
Promote patient wellness by providing education as directed by the provider.
Apply advanced clinical knowledge or experience to resolve patient questions and meet patient 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.
Support patient satisfaction and participate as an engaged team member.