Medical Assistant Jobs in Oakland, OK

About The Position

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED.
• Current CPR / Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, and the general public.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to file and maintain patient records, files, and other correspondence.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
• Valid California driver’s license and automobile insurance, and ability to drive to different clinics.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of related work experience preferred.
• Credentialed Medical Assistant (RMA, CCMA, or CMA) is a plus.
• Experience with an electronic medical record (EMR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Provider as requested.
• Escort patients to exam rooms.
• Obtain complete and accurate vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, weight, and height, appropriate to the patient’s chief complaint before the clinician sees the patient.
• Perform spirometry tests and six-minute walk tests, and administer injections or medications as directed by the Provider.
• Obtain prior authorizations for medications.
• Assist with patient education by providing informational pamphlets and after-care instructions as directed by the Provider.
• Ensure exam rooms are clean, stocked, and appropriately set up before rooming patients each day.
• Ensure pertinent information, such as labs and X-rays, is in the chart before patient appointments.
• Ensure documents are appropriately labeled and classified in the electronic medical record.
• Maintain related medical equipment and supplies.
• Travel to other clinics when needed.
• Answer patient sick calls and schedule appointments.
• Follow clinic protocols for managing patient and pharmacy callbacks in a timely manner.
• Gather documents and signatures needed to assist the Provider in making treatment decisions.
• Relay Provider instructions and orders to pharmacies, patients, and other entities by phone, fax, or mail.
• Label and upload test results in the patient’s electronic medical record.
• Work effectively with peers to keep Provider schedules running efficiently and ensure patients are seen in a timely manner.
• Attend and participate in clinic meetings.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) with generous company match