Medical Assistant Jobs in Oakland, OK

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at the time of hire, obtained through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• At the time of hire, one of the following certifications is required: CCMA (NHA), CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), NCMA (NCCT), or NRCMA (National Association for Health Professionals).
• In lieu of an approved Medical Assistant certification, an accredited school of nursing graduate, LPN, RN, EMT certified through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, or CNA may be accepted at the time of hire.
• Knowledge of basic Medical Assistant duties.
• Ability to type quickly and basic computer knowledge.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Detail-oriented, able to use experience and judgment to perform varied tasks, participate on a team, and accomplish goals.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with and treat all persons fairly, respectfully, and sensitively to cultural and social differences.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program.
• Medical Assistant experience.
• Front Desk experience.

Responsibilities

• Register patients, collect required paperwork and insurance documentation, and verify insurance and patient eligibility.
• Process co-pays and schedule patient appointments for the assigned center.
• Coordinate provider referrals to assigned specialists.
• Answer patient questions about their care and keep patients informed about their status.
• Inform technical staff about patient flow.
• Prepare patients for examinations by interviewing them, verifying information, recording medical history, and confirming the purpose of their visit.
• Perform preliminary physical tests, including blood pressure, weight, and temperature measurements, and escalate critical cases to the provider as needed.
• Conduct point-of-care tests as needed, such as flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, and HCG testing, and provide results or information to the provider.
• Stock supplies and maintain examination rooms, the front desk, and reception area; ensure providers have needed medical supplies.
• Complete order sheets to maintain supply inventory and regularly check supply expiration dates.
• Maintain medical records and scan charts into patient files.
• Answer phone calls and collect and sort daily incoming and outgoing postal correspondence.
• Keep the reception area well maintained.
• Conduct courtesy follow-up calls to patients.
• Perform opening and closing duties, including cashing out, end-of-day communication, and securing the building.
• Follow operating instructions to perform and document daily equipment controls and calibration; maintain equipment Quality Assurance/Quality Control logs, troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.