Medical Assistant Jobs in Oakland, OK

About The Position

Requirements

• High school or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of medical experience.
• Certified Medical Assistant.
• Knowledge of health care field and medical specialty.
• Knowledge of specific assistance tasks related to a particular medical specialty.
• Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Obtains missing medical records, lab, pathology, and x-ray reports from previous visit before next physician visit.
• Escorts patients to triage, infusion or physician exam area.
• Ensures pre-exam labs are obtained according to lab protocols.
• Obtains vital signs and weight. Records height on initial visit and annually.
• Assists with renewing prescriptions.
• Verifies necessary information and records in the medical record.
• Prepares patient for exam, depending on patient and clinical condition.
• Tracks patient through entry to next point of service.
• Coordinates patient appointments, relaying necessary messages to staff.
• Maintains and updates current information on physician’s schedules ensuring that patients are scheduled properly, and appointments are confirmed.
• Answers questions regarding patient appointments and testing.
• Charts records as needed for communication.
• Completes billing events before end of shift accurately and timely.
• Administer injections to patients, under the direction of a nurse or provider. The CMA must ensure that a nurse or provider has assessed the patient and given direct instruction prior to the administration of shots.
• Performs laboratory work and draws specimens per physician order using venipuncture or fingerstick technique
• Tests specimens for hematology, urinalysis, and processes all laboratory specimens.
• Performs data entry of point of care labs after physician reviews.
• Reviews registration sheet with new patients to ensure completion of history.
• Enter medications in EMR/chart.
• Reviews allergies and enters allergies in EMR/chart.
• Complies with local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to the clinical laboratory.
• Complete daily checklists/OSHA checklists
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned to help drive our mission of delivering high-quality and compassionate cancer care in our community, for our community, and by oncologists who live in our community.