Medical Assistant / MA General Surgery

Hillcrest Healthcare System•Tulsa, OK

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 role is based in General Surgery at Utica Park Clinic in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Responsibilities include entering, maintaining, and reporting medical history and medical coding in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR), filing claims, and supporting patient visits. Patient visit support may include greeting and escorting patients, taking vital signs, and collecting other applicable medical information to support the reason for the visit and recommended treatment. The Medical Assistant sterilizes and prepares instruments, disinfects and organizes exam rooms, and helps provide patients with privacy, comfort, safety, and hygiene. The role also includes maintaining and stocking clinic supplies, instruments, and equipment; managing inventory paperwork and checking received orders for completeness; and requesting referrals and insurance authorizations. The Medical Assistant passes patient information to appropriate parties for prescriptions, x-rays, and lab requisitions, including communicating with pharmacies, hospitals, and labs. Travel may be required to meet operational clinic needs.

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 in a clinic or hospital setting supporting patient care.
Current national certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).

Responsibilities

Enter, maintain, and report medical history and medical coding in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), and file claims.
Support patient visits by greeting and escorting patients, taking vital signs, and collecting other applicable medical information.
Sterilize and prepare medical instruments.
Disinfect, organize, and prepare exam rooms for incoming patients while supporting patient privacy, comfort, safety, and hygiene.
Maintain inventory and stock supplies, instruments, and equipment for exam rooms.
Maintain inventory paperwork and review received orders for completeness.
Request referrals and insurance authorizations.
Pass patient information to appropriate parties for prescription, x-ray, or lab requisitions, including pharmacies, hospitals, and labs.
Travel as needed to meet operational clinic needs.