Medical Assistant Jobs in Oakland, OK

About The Position

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent or Graduate of an accredited School for Nursing, Medical Assistant program or comparable experience.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical procedures, and current nursing practices.
• Must be self-directed and able to work independently.
• Attention to detail a must.
• Professional, calm and courteous demeanor.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Electronic Medical/Health Record System experience.
• Follows OSHA regulations and the safety guidelines of the Practice.
• Follows HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Respects and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Uses time efficiently by prioritizing and planning work activities; is methodical and efficient in structuring tasks to be accomplished.
• The ability to separate emotional feelings from the real issues at hand.
• The ability to legitimately and objectively challenge the substance of our beliefs and biases of our observations.
• Managing one's own time and the time of others; the ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Writes and speaks effectively based on the psychological, relational, situation, environmental and cultural dynamics within the situation.

Nice To Haves

• Allergy/ENT Medical Office experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care as a member of the health care team within scope of license.
• Follows nursing policies, procedures, and protocols and implements appropriately in the care of adult and pediatric patients.
• Provides instructions to patients regarding treatment plan, medications and follow-up.
• Communicates effectively with other members of the health care team including accurate documentation in patient medical records.
• Greets patients with a smile, completion of registration forms, and gives instructions.
• Uses communication skills with appropriate medical terminology.
• Follows appropriate legal and ethical professional conduct.
• Performs specific Job Activities as assigned per office location.
• Continues professional self-development.
• Measures and records vital signs.
• Interviews patients while recording and updating medical information (history, chief complaint) and medications etc. into the EHR.
• Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests.
• Provides patient education with regards to medications and instructions set forth by the provider to manage their health.
• Prepares and administers medications with physician authorization.
• Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks and prepares the exam room for patient.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Checks and responds to patient phone calls (communicating w/the provider on course of action and relaying to the patient).
• Reviews and prepares requests and prior authorizations for medications.
• Scribing and assisting with procedures.
• Performs routine allergy skin testing per protocols and documents results.
• Full shot office responsibility.
• Educates testing patients regarding environmental controls, treatment plans, and medications.
• Familiar with signs and symptoms of allergy testing systemic reactions. Familiar with emergency equipment and protocols for treatment.
• Seeks immediate assistance from RN/LVN staff in dealing with emergency treatment for allergy testing patients.
• Triages emergency situations and uses CPR skills when necessary.
• Refill requests and Prior Authorizations for medications.
• Attendance is required for all In-Service trainings.
• Travel to other offices will be required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K
• PTO & Holidays
• Accidental Death & Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Incentive Bonuses