Medical Assistant Jobs in Oakland, OK

About The Position

Requirements

• Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Ability to follow universal precautions, OSHA standards, and HIPAA regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior customer service skills.
• High level of professionalism.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant certification, preferred or as required by state.
• CPR/BLS certification, preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in an office-based setting, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms; prepare them for visits by obtaining medical history, current medications, allergies, and chief complaints, and document this information in the medical record.
• Assist with patient flow to support timely visits.
• Provide excellent customer service and communicate with patients, families, and other care providers while helping maintain a safe patient care environment.
• Assist physicians and advanced practice providers with medical exams and office procedures under their direct guidance and supervision.
• Perform applicable medical procedures; collect and prepare laboratory specimens; administer injections or immunizations; and perform venipuncture, as permitted by state regulations.
• Communicate information and instructions to patients as directed by physicians, advanced practice providers, or nursing staff, and ensure patients understand the information.
• Assist with scheduling tests, treatments, and follow-up appointments, and communicate test results to patients.
• Keep exam rooms clean and stocked with medical supplies, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization as required.
• Respond to calls and requests for referrals and appointments; triage and process messages and requests from patients, clinic staff, referring physicians, and pharmacies.
• Maintain patient files, records, and other information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• Healthcare FSA, dependent care FSA, and HSAs.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Some benefits are provided at no cost; others require employee cost sharing. Voluntary plans are also available through payroll deductions.