Medical Assistant / MA Endocrinology

Hillcrest Healthcare System•Tulsa, OK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides superior patient care and performs administrative and delegated clinical tasks that support patients in a clinic-based environment as part of a care team led by a physician and/or advanced practice provider. The position supports an endocrinology clinic in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Basic knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Microsoft Office.
Obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and before providing direct patient care.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree.
Graduation from an accredited medical assistant or medical technologist school/program.
Prior experience supporting patient care in a clinic or hospital setting.
Current national certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).

Responsibilities

Enter, maintain, and report medical history and medical coding, and file claims using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Support patient visits by greeting patients, escorting them to exam rooms, taking vital signs, and gathering other applicable medical information to support the reason for the visit and recommended treatment.
Sterilize and prepare medical instruments; disinfect and maintain exam rooms so they are orderly and ready for incoming patients.
Provide patients with privacy, comfort, safety, and hygiene.
Help maintain inventory and stock supplies, instruments, and equipment for exam rooms.
Maintain inventory paperwork and review received orders for completeness.
Address and request referrals and insurance authorizations, and relay patient information for prescription, x-ray, or lab requisitions to the appropriate parties, including pharmacies, hospitals, and labs.