Medical Assistant Jobs in Oakland, OK

About The Position

Requirements

• GED or high school diploma and at least 2 years of relevant experience; relevant education may be accepted in lieu of experience.
• Required certification: Medical Assistant certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants.
• Must complete the PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check, in addition to applicable background checks.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of staff employment visas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient intake, including medical histories, allergies, vital signs, and immediate concerns; document health information in the electronic record and report findings or concerns to medical staff.
• Assist clinicians and nurse practitioners during examinations, treatments, and minor procedures.
• Perform clinical tasks within the designated scope of care, including phlebotomy, wound care, ECGs, specimen collection, injections, delegated medication administration, suture or staple removal, and basic laboratory testing.
• Prepare and maintain examination rooms; sterilize and inventory medical supplies; dispose of biohazardous waste properly; and monitor medications and materials for expiration.
• Educate patients about diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and preventive health practices.
• Assist with health programs such as CPR, AED, Stop the Bleed, First Aid, and wellness workshops.
• Distribute educational materials concerning disease prevention, substance-use safety, sexual health, and mental wellbeing.
• Support peer education initiatives and collaborate with student organizations and departments to promote public health awareness.
• Maintain accurate, confidential patient records in compliance with institutional and HIPAA standards.
• Liaise with university health partners and off-campus providers to support referrals and continuity of care.
• Assist with immunization reporting, flu vaccine clinics, and special health campaigns.
• Maintain emergency-response equipment and ensure event medical kits and AEDs are ready.
• Participate in staff meetings, quality-improvement initiatives, and continuing education to maintain clinical competence.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, safety, and service quality.
• May handle patient scheduling, front-desk operations, phone calls, billing coordination, and data entry.
• May work with student employees or work-study staff and train them in clinic protocols and customer-service procedures.
• May provide immediate assessment, stabilization, and coordination of care during medical emergencies and athletic or special events.
• May collaborate with athletic trainers, campus police, and local EMS to support prompt and effective emergency response.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children.