Medical Assistant Jobs in Oakland, OK

About The Position

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent GED.
• At least one year of education as a medical assistant, phlebotomist, emergency medical technician, or pharmacy technician, or equivalent work experience.
• CPR certification, TBTST certification, DOT Breath Alcohol and Urine Drug Screen Collection certification, and Hair Drug Screen Collection certification, all required within 90 days of employment.
• Registered or Certified Medical Assistant credentialing required.
• Completed externship or equivalent training in a medical office or hospital setting.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree in Applied Science in Medical or a related field.
• At least one year of experience in medical assisting, phlebotomy, pharmacy technician, emergency medical technician, or related experience.
• Experience managing cash and credit card payments.
• Knowledge of clinical and clerical operations, service excellence, and clinical quality initiatives.
• Familiarity with computers and electronic medical record experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients in person and by telephone with care, courtesy, and respect.
• Schedule and register patients using the POHC electronic data record.
• Triage patients and report medical problems to a provider.
• Collect, document, and analyze evidence according to federal regulations for forensic testing.
• Complete physician orders.
• Discharge patients and ensure accurate completion of physician orders, including patient education, medication dispensing, immunizations, and application of splints, braces, and/or casts.
• Collect blood, hair, and/or urine for testing.