Medical Assistant Jobs in Oakland, OK

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR/BLS certification, or ability to obtain it within organizational guidelines.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and clinical office procedures.
• Working knowledge of common medications and disease processes affecting the patient population served.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, infection prevention, and CLIA regulations.
• Experience using electronic medical records (EMRs).
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, including Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
• Excellent customer service and telephone etiquette.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively with patients, providers, health plans, and internal and external partners.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Critical thinking and sound problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Commitment to exceptional patient care and a positive patient experience, with cultural sensitivity to Medicare and other patient populations served.
• Ability to perform clinical physical activities, including assisting with patient positioning and transfers; frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and repetitive hand movements.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills sufficient to perform procedures, administer medications, collect specimens, and operate medical equipment.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or move equipment and supplies weighing up to 15 pounds and assist with heavier patient transfers when appropriate.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods as operational needs require; visual acuity and hearing sufficient to perform essential duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, computers, telephones, and clinical devices.
• Reliable transportation to report consistently to scheduled work locations and shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program and certification such as CMA, RMA, NCMA, CCMA, or equivalent.
• At least one year of Medical Assistant experience in a physician practice, outpatient, or ambulatory care setting.
• IV Therapy certification, where permitted by state regulations.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Knowledge of medical coding principles.
• Familiarity with Medicare Advantage plan structures, HEDIS quality measures, value-based care principles, and Annual Wellness Visit workflows.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and prepare patients for examinations; obtain and document patient histories, medications, allergies, preventive-care information, and other relevant clinical details in the EMR.
• Measure, document, and report vital signs and other clinical observations; prepare patients and examination rooms for provider visits.
• Assist providers with examinations, treatments, and in-office procedures, and explain provider-directed instructions, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care.
• Provide compassionate, professional service that promotes a positive patient experience.
• Administer oral and injectable medications, immunizations, and treatments as directed and permitted by state regulations.
• Assist with wound care, dressing changes, bandaging, eye and ear irrigation, and other clinical procedures; initiate and monitor IV infusions when appropriately trained and permitted.
• Perform phlebotomy, prepare laboratory specimens, perform CLIA-waived testing, and conduct in-office diagnostic tests such as EKGs, vision screenings, pulse oximetry, peak flow testing, ordered oxygen administration, inhalation treatments, and spirometry.
• Perform PT/INR testing with approved equipment and glucose testing with a glucometer; complete laboratory quality controls and maintain testing logs.
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize reusable instruments and dispose of contaminated materials according to infection-prevention standards.
• Document patient encounters, treatments, diagnostic results, procedures, supplies, and telephone encounters accurately in the EMR.
• Conduct inbound and outbound patient communications, including appointment and medication reminders and transitional-care outreach within two days of hospital or facility discharge.
• Support Annual Wellness Visits by preparing Health Risk Assessments, updating preventive-care records, and completing required documentation; assist with preventive-care outreach, screening schedules, and service documentation.
• Participate in care coordination and maintain medical records in accordance with organizational policies and HIPAA requirements.
• Manage front-office duties, including answering calls, greeting patients, scheduling appointments, registration, check-in and check-out, referrals, prescription refill coordination, and routing inquiries.
• Monitor and help order medical, pharmaceutical, and disposable clinical supplies; maintain office and clinical inventories.
• Support onboarding and training of new team members as assigned and collaborate with providers and clinic staff to support efficient operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate plus performance bonuses tied to quality outcomes.
• Eight paid company holidays per year.
• Paid Time Off accrued from day one.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Teladoc virtual care.
• 401(k) through Fidelity.
• Better Health Wellness Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Parental leave.
• BHG University.
• LinkedIn Learning.
• Working Advantage.