Medical Assistant - Colon & Rectal

Position Overview

This is a Full Time, Days position at Colon and Rectal Surgery - Warren Clinic. Job Summary: Assists providers with patient examinations, diagnostic procedures, treatments and care coordination to facilitate effective delivery of patient care and patient satisfaction. Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136.

Key Responsibilities

• Greets patients and expresses sensitivity to patient needs and condition.
• Assesses and documents general condition of patient including recording chief complaint, vital signs, weight, medications, social history and verifies symptoms and interventions in the patient medical record.
• Appropriately records services and diagnoses for accurate completion of encounter forms, requisitions, consent forms and advance beneficiary notices.
• Assists provider with patient examinations, procedures and treatments according to established protocols.
• Independently performs ancillary services including venipuncture's, x-rays, etc. per protocols.
• Maintains medical records including preparation of charts, filing of correspondence and test results.
• Assists in coordination of care through messaging patient telephone calls, scheduling appointments, communicating prescription refills, etc. according to established protocols.
• Successfully uses the EMR and other computer applications to accomplish tasks according to policies and procedures.
• Tracks ordered or pending tests, procedures and referrals according to protocol.
• Administers medication orally and via intra-muscular injection as directed by physician order.
• Determines eligibility and obtains authorization for services.
• Schedules tests and appointments for referred services.
• Tracks referrals made for services.
• Promotes patient wellness by providing patient education as directed by the provider.
• Utilizes advanced clinical knowledge or experience to resolve patient questions and meet patient needs.
• Participates in quality initiatives and safety functions.
• Assists in identifying and ordering needed supplies.
• Remains informed and compliant with current Health System, Warren Clinic, OSHA and HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Maintains exemplary patient satisfaction and participates as an engaged team member.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED. Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Educational Program or 1 year related experience within the last 5 years.
• Experience Required: New Graduate Medical Assistants, or 1 year related experience within the last 5 years may substitute for an approved Medical Assistant educational program completion.
• Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, written and oral communications; demonstrated patient care skills; demonstrated PC skills; effective organization of multi-task role; understanding of healthcare delivery processes in the medical office.

Benefits & Perks

• This position qualifies for a $1,500 sign-on bonus, per qualifications.