Medical Assistant Jobs in Oakland, OK

About The Position

Requirements

• Completion of training through an accredited Medical Assistant training program.
• No prior experience required.
• Obtain current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification within 90 days of hire and/or placement from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross Rescuer, or Military Training Network.
• Demonstrated basic patient care skills and ability to use supplies and assigned equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and PHHS staff.
• Ability to demonstrate patient-centered, patient-valued behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care activities such as administering immunizations and PPDs, drawing blood, performing laboratory procedures and specimen collection, conducting diagnostic tests, and taking vital signs.
• Serve as a patient advocate, focusing on patient needs, rights, confidentiality, and religious and cultural preferences.
• Monitor patient status and respond to changes in condition by notifying and assisting nurses and other health team members.
• Document activities performed, including vital signs, immunizations, and PPDs, in accordance with the clinical area's mission, objectives, and standards.
• Clean designated or special areas, perform quality control checks, deliver patient specimens when applicable, and escort patients to other areas when needed.
• Participate in continuing education activities and apply knowledge gained to current work practices.
• Maintain and apply knowledge of cleanliness, infection control, safety, and the use of supplies and equipment.
• Monitor patient environments and equipment, correct conditions when appropriate, and report deficiencies or defects for immediate correction.
• Identify opportunities to improve work processes and customer satisfaction; make recommendations, implement improvements, and monitor results as appropriate.
• Stay current on developments and trends in the field through professional learning activities and maintain applicable certification or licensure.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines; develop effective internal controls that promote compliance with laws, accreditation requirements, and health plan requirements; seek guidance as needed.