Medical Assistant Jobs in Oakland, OK

About The Position

Requirements

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and other employees.
• Ability to communicate and present information.
• Ability to read, interpret, understand and apply clinical policies and procedures.
• Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions.
• Ability to establish priorities and coordinate work activities.
• High School Diploma or the equivalent is required.
• Recognized certificate from accredited education institution for Medical Assistant or Certified Nurses Aid, or the equivalent in education and work experience, required.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of the medical office for the day; maintains safe, clean and organized working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Prepares treatment rooms for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Greets and escorts patient to treatment room, updates medical history, takes vitals and records information in preparation for exam.
• Assists provider with routine physicals, minor surgical procedures, and other services as needed; administers vaccines, draws blood, administers electrocardiographic tests, and performs urine dipstick and other laboratory tests as directed.
• Orders patient tests as needed; prepares and sends requested medical information as needed.
• Communicates with patients via telephone and other means to confirm appointments, provide information, etc.
• Provides patient ER callbacks with documentation with 72 hours.
• Assist provider with management of open claims and open encounters in preparation of the Business department end of month closing.
• Updates electronic medical records.
• Assist provider with documentation from patient screenings in the EMR to include functionality codes, CPT codes, and ICD conversions.
• Entry of Medicare AWV’s quality measures into the Patient Link 360 as required for ACO.
• Monitors patient flow and provider schedules to ensure positive patient experiences.
• Provides patient education as appropriate to the situation.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Cleans and sterilizes medical instruments according to infection control protocols and on a regular schedule.
• Ensures operation of medical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; etc.
• Assists in the maintenance of medical supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies when approved; and verifying receipt of supplies.
• May fill in at front desk, medical records and other areas as needed.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.