Medical Assistant - Podiatry - Springer Building 300 - Warren Clinic

Saint Francis Health System•Springer, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists providers 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 knowledge or experience integral to the job. The position is ECB status, requiring a minimum number of worked hours per month as needed by the department, with limited benefit offerings. It is located at Podiatry, Springer Building 300, Warren Clinic, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an approved Medical Assistant program, or 1 year of related clinical patient care experience within the last 5 years in lieu of the program; the experience route is preferred.
Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated patient care skills.
Demonstrated PC skills.
Ability to organize work effectively in a multitasking role.
Understanding of healthcare delivery processes in a medical office.
Licensure, registration, and certification: None.

Nice To Haves

One year of related clinical patient care experience within the last 5 years may be accepted in lieu of completion of an approved Medical Assistant program; this experience is preferred.

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 for 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 through patient telephone messages, appointment scheduling, prescription refill communications, and related tasks according to protocols.
Use the EMR and other computer applications in accordance with policies and procedures.
Track ordered or pending tests, procedures, and referrals according to protocol.
Administer medication 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.
Promote patient wellness by providing education as directed by the provider.
Use 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.
Remain informed about and comply with current Health System, Warren Clinic, OSHA, and HIPAA policies and procedures.
Maintain exemplary patient satisfaction and participate as an engaged team member.