Medical Assistant Jobs in Oakland, OK

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office, clinic, or hospital setting, or a nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification from NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, AMT, or NHA.
• Pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and telephone patient care according to established standards and practices.
• Coordinate with care-team members to support seamless care delivery, coordinated efforts, and patient participation in care planning.
• Demonstrate clinical competence in direct patient care and assist physicians with procedures.
• Perform clinical duties within scope of practice and comply with department standards, policies, and protocols.
• Address individual and family needs proactively and communicate identified needs in a timely manner.
• Direct or escort patients to exam rooms in a timely manner.
• Assist physicians, mid-level healthcare professionals, and/or nurses during exams and office diagnostic procedures or treatments.
• Perform authorized procedures, such as taking vital signs, conducting vision screenings, and performing selected laboratory tests, as directed by a physician or nurse.
• Seek guidance or validation from a physician, mid-level healthcare professional, and/or nurse when necessary.
• Prepare e-prescriptions for pharmacy processing when instructed by a physician and in accordance with policy.
• Inspect, clean, prepare, and process instruments and equipment according to manufacturers’ guidelines or other applicable guidelines.
• Prepare specimens for transport to a laboratory, ensuring they are properly labeled and appropriate orders are placed in NextGen.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus for external candidates.
• Benefits available within 30 days, including paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.