Medical Assistant Jobs in Oakland, OK

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, a medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or college coursework in medical assisting.
• Knowledge of the health care field and EMR systems.
• Skill in performing medical assistance tasks appropriately.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand patient education needs and effectively share information with patients and families.
• Ability to learn and retain information about patient care practices and procedures.
• Ability to project a pleasant, professional image and work as a team player.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, multitask, and complete delegated tasks.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and care when dealing with others.
• Ability to use appropriate body mechanics when transferring patients and helping them walk or dress.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds of supplies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in family practice, internal medicine, or urgent care.
• At least 3 years of experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of EClinicalWorks (ECW) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow; accompany patients to exam rooms and assist with specimen collection and exam preparation as needed.
• Collect patient histories and vital signs, perform screenings according to provider guidelines, assist providers, and document care in charts.
• Administer injections and perform EKGs and PFTs.
• Relay instructions to patients and families, answer phone calls, and provide pertinent information.
• Send and receive patient medical records; obtain lab and X-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Complete forms and requisitions as needed; schedule appointments and handle patient check-in and check-out.
• Manage and update charts to ensure information is complete and appropriately filed.
• Respect and promote patient rights and respond appropriately to emergency codes.
• Share problems relating to patients or staff with the immediate supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.