Medical Assistant Jobs in Oakland, OK

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• For Florida positions, be a graduate of a nationally accredited Medical Assistant program or have served in the Armed Forces as a Medical Technician with an honorable discharge to be eligible for employment and MA certification.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy and administer injections, if applicable.
• Ability to perform dosage calculations and measurement conversions.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal personnel, providers, outside organizations, patients, and patients’ family members.
• Good organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and work effectively with the groups listed above.
• Ability to use a computer and enter data in an electronic medical records application.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Dependability, reliability, and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

• For Florida positions, Certified Medical Assistant certification is preferred, or the ability to obtain it within the first 120 days of employment.
• Current CPR and/or BLS certification is preferred, or the ability to obtain certification within 30 days of employment through Women’s Care training.
• Experience working in OB/GYN or primary care is a plus.
• Experience with eCW electronic medical records is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and assist providers during treatments, procedures, examinations, and testing.
• Assist patients and family members before, during, and after doctor visits.
• Prepare, restock, and sterilize examination rooms, procedure rooms, laboratory areas, and other patient-care areas according to established policies and procedures.
• Record patients’ medical history, health maintenance information, and chief complaint.
• Measure, record, and document vital signs.
• Where applicable, perform phlebotomy, injections, and other specimen collection as directed by the provider and according to established procedures.
• Educate patients by providing information and instructions as directed by the provider.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Sterilize medical instruments according to established standards and procedures.
• Relay messages from patients and front-office staff to providers.
• Represent the office professionally and treat internal and external customers courteously and cooperatively.
• Participate in team activities and professional-development activities.
• Attend required meetings.
• Demonstrate and embody Women’s Care’s mission and core values.
• Comply with HIPAA rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Health benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401k plan
• Opportunity to make a difference in patients’ lives every day