Medical Assistant - Full Time

Integrity Care Group•Mcalester, OK

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists clinic providers in examining and treating patients according to established standards and practices, while maintaining patient confidentiality. The role supports patient flow and may include front-office responsibilities and other duties as assigned. This is a safety-sensitive position. Full-time employees are scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week, with rotating weekends. Schedules are typically released about one month in advance. The clinic is open Monday through Saturday from 8 AM to 8 PM and Sunday from 1 PM to 7 PM. The position involves clinical and administrative work, including patient intake and triage, documenting care, assisting with procedures, administering medications and treatments under provider orders, performing diagnostic and waived laboratory tests, processing specimens, and maintaining medical equipment and supplies. Physical demands include frequent sitting, walking, and standing; occasional bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, lifting, carrying, pushing, and traveling; and the ability to lift 15–20 pounds. The role may involve transporting patients by wheelchair or stretcher, exposure to infectious diseases and patient-related elements, variable situations and interruptions, occasional irregular hours, and pressure in a fast-paced environment.

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.
Ability to escort or transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher.
Detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Must be able to see with corrective eyewear and hear clearly with assistance.
Ability to handle emergency or crisis situations.
Ability to wear protective equipment as necessary.
Ability to lift 15–20 pounds.
Able to meet the listed physical demands, including frequent sitting, walking, and standing and occasional bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, lifting, carrying, pushing, and traveling.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Greet patients professionally, support 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 as directed; clean and sterilize instruments and equipment after use.
Administer injections and medications, perform eye and ear irrigations and enemas, dress and bandage wounds and incisions, draw blood, and assist with procedures as directed by provider orders.
Perform diagnostic tests using equipment such as eye-exam instruments, electrocardiographs, defibrillators, cardiac monitors, oxygen equipment, pulse oximeters, peak-flow devices, and inhalation-treatment equipment.
Perform CLIA-waived laboratory tests; collect, label, and process specimens for send-out; and prepare specimens for laboratory pickup and shipment.
Perform occupational medicine protocols using proper techniques and guidelines.
Prepare and administer medications correctly, verify patient identifiers before administration, and document administration in required logs.
Remove sutures and/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 when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.