Medical Assistant - ENT

Position Overview

Job Summary: Assists providers with patient examinations, diagnostic procedures, treatments and care coordination to facilitate effective delivery of patient care and patient satisfaction. This role is responsible for the direct provision of ancillary services or applying advanced, specialized knowledge integral to the job function.
Job Type: Full Time, Days. Shift: Monday – Friday (8am to 5pm).
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136.

Key Responsibilities

• Greets patients with sensitivity to their needs and condition.
• Assesses and documents patients’ general condition including chief complaint, vital signs, weight, medications, and social history.
• Records services and diagnoses accurately on encounter forms, requisitions, consent forms, and advance beneficiary notices.
• Assists providers with patient examinations, procedures, and treatments per established protocols.
• Performs ancillary services such as venipuncture and x-rays independently per protocols.
• Maintains medical records including chart preparation, filing correspondence, and test results.
• Coordinates care by managing patient calls, scheduling appointments, and processing prescription refills.
• Utilizes the EMR and other computer applications to complete tasks as per policies and procedures.
• Tracks tests, procedures, referrals and follow-ups effectively.
• Administers medication (orally and via intra-muscular injection) as directed by physician orders.
• Determines eligibility and obtains authorization for services.
• Promotes patient wellness through education and addressing patient questions using advanced clinical knowledge.
• Participates in quality initiatives and maintains compliance with OSHA, HIPAA and internal policies.
• Assists in identifying and ordering necessary supplies.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED and completion of an approved Medical Assistant Educational Program, or 1 year related experience within the last 5 years.
• Licensure/Certification: None required.
• Experience: New Graduate Medical Assistants or 1 year related experience within the last 5 years may substitute for program completion.
• Skills & Abilities: Effective interpersonal, written and oral communications; demonstrated patient care and PC skills; ability to organize and multitask; understanding of healthcare delivery in a medical office.

Benefits & Perks

• $1,500 sign-on bonus per qualifications.
• Competitive benefits package and a positive work environment.