Medical Assistant Jobs in Oakland, OK

About The Position

Requirements

• Certified or registered as a Medical Assistant at the time of employment.
• CPR certification within three months of hire.
• Strong critical-thinking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and counseling skills.
• Willingness to learn phlebotomy and point-of-care laboratory work.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of clinical experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient documentation and medical records before appointments.
• Escort patients to examination rooms; obtain vital signs and update records with relevant history, chief complaint, medications, allergies, smoking status, pain status, immunization status, and meaningful-use data.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, ensure consent is signed and dated, and perform a time-out with the Physician/LIP when appropriate.
• Assist the Physician/LIP with examinations and procedures.
• Administer medications ordered by Physicians/LIP and update the medical record afterward.
• Maintain and update accurate electronic medical records.
• Receive and handle department telephone calls and assist with triaging calls under the supervision of a licensed healthcare professional.
• Assist Physicians/LIP with educating patients and families.
• Schedule patient appointments courteously and effectively.
• Protect patients from hazards, falls, and disease exposure while handling, transporting, and providing medications.
• Review patients' and families' basic physical, psychological, and social needs.
• Follow infection-control policies.
• Use computer software applicable to the department efficiently.
• Perform unit-specific duties according to established competencies and participate in quality assurance activities.
• Ensure appropriate supplies are available; order and stock supplies.
• Assist with scheduling, pre-certifications, patient forms such as FMLA and disability forms, medication refills per protocol, clinical duties, and cleaning examination rooms.
• Complete assigned duties in a timely manner and assist with medical emergencies.