Medical Assistant Jobs in Oakland, OK

About The Position

Requirements

• BLS certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program and/or equivalent relevant experience, as required by applicable state regulations.
• Ability to perform well in stressful situations.
• Knowledge of healthcare system operations, such as EMR and practice management solutions.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
• Project management skills.
• Vendor relations skills for Medical Assistants required to order office and clinical supplies.
• Database management skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with computer programs and applications, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to deliver exceptional patient service throughout interactions.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to comply with HIPAA patient-confidentiality regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant certification or registration preferred.
• Six months of experience working in a physician’s office desired.
• Urology experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine administrative and clinical duties under the direction of the assigned direct supervisor.
• Coordinate and schedule patient appointments with physicians, nursing staff, and other team members.
• Greet and prepare patients; measure and record vital signs; document patient interviews, histories, and chief complaints.
• Provide patient education regarding medications, disease management, home treatments, and special diets.
• Prepare patients for examinations, perform routine screening tests, and assist physicians with examinations.
• Perform phlebotomy, collect other laboratory specimens, and perform basic laboratory tests.
• Perform EKGs after required training.
• Assist with X-ray and physician therapy procedures.
• Prepare and administer medications with physician authorization.
• Change dressings, apply bandages, remove sutures, and perform other first-aid procedures.
• Perform CPR when necessary if BLS certified.
• Prepare accurate, legal, and ethical documentation and maintain accurate and complete medical records.
• Open the office in the morning and close it in the afternoon.
• Maintain patient logs for lab requests, CT scans, and other treatment orders; maintain the prescription ledger when needed.
• Support back-office flow, keep rooms occupied, and assist with room turnover.
• Complete new-patient work-ups, including X-rays, vital signs, and explanation of new-patient packets; add medical history for new patients and accurately update established patients’ histories.
• Set up examination rooms accurately and completely for physicians, and ensure patient medication lists are updated before visits.
• Set up in-office surgical procedures and ensure consent forms are completed correctly, avoiding excessive medical abbreviations.
• Scribe as assigned based on physician office flow.
• Prepare for the next day’s patients, including confirming appointments.
• Complete patient medical record requests when necessary.
• Assist with orientation and training of new personnel.
• Ensure proper handoff of responsibilities when tasks are completed.
• Meet attendance criteria, begin work promptly, and be punctual and dependable for assigned or confirmed shifts.
• Respect and acknowledge the organization’s commitment to cultural diversity through behavior, language, and actions.
• Use time and resources effectively.
• Adhere to and support compliance and accreditation efforts, including OSHA, HIPAA, and CMS Parts C and D General Compliance and Fraud, Waste & Abuse guidelines.
• Follow the Solaris Health Code of Conduct and organizational and affiliated-practice policies; protect patient information, report suspected concerns or violations, and complete annual compliance training on time.
• Perform other position-related duties as assigned.