Medical Assistant Jobs in Oakland, OK

About The Position

Requirements

• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Performance Management Systems.
• A basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding procedures, reference tools, and clinical pharmacology appropriate to the Medical Assistant scope of practice.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Familiarity with processing laboratory specimens.
• Participation in an interdisciplinary team.
• Completion of Medical Assisting coursework.
• Recent prior experience in a healthcare setting within the past five years.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient intake, including recording vital signs, visit information, and other indicated clinical information.
• Take patient telephone messages, document encounters, follow clinic leadership protocols, and inform providers.
• Administer medications as ordered by providers or under established protocols, following the six rights of medication administration.
• Administer injections and perform phlebotomy as needed.
• Set up for clinical procedures and perform high-level disinfection, sterilization, and other appropriate tasks within the scope of practice.
• Complete patient forms accurately and thoroughly to address patient needs.
• Perform or assist with documenting laboratory results and collecting data.
• Participate in population management with other members of the care team.
• Review provider appointments the day before each visit to anticipate patient and provider needs.
• Complete vision and hearing screening.
• Document phone notes per PHS guidelines.
• Perform other clinical and administrative duties as assigned and within the scope of practice.