Medical Assistant- TULSA

Position Overview

Under direct supervision of a physician or other medical personnel, performs routine patient care functions such as physician assistance, patient placement, testing, information gathering, nursing duties, chaperoning, supply maintenance, and scheduling. May coordinate schedules of patients in an outpatient clinic and provide clerical assistance toward the smooth operation of the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists physician or other medical personnel in the examination process as required or necessary. Performs order entry to electronic medical records, e.g., prescription refills, sets up lab tests or x-rays, etc.
• Places patients in exam rooms; drapes and positions patients for appropriate exams or procedures; assists in restraining or controlling patients (infants, children, geriatrics, etc.).
• Performs routine tests on patients such as audiograms, vision, spirometer, EKG, rapid strep, urinalysis, and urine pregnancy tests; assists with cardiovascular stress tests, fetal non-stress tests, and OB ultrasounds.
• Obtains and records vital signs including body temperature, height, weight, and blood pressure; documents complaints and patient histories including allergies and immunization histories; maintains patient confidentiality; manages telephone communications with patients and pharmacies; obtains authorizations and referrals.
• Performs nursing duties such as suture removal, casting, steristrip applications, administration of injections, venipunctures, breathing treatments, ultrasound therapy, and hydroculator therapy; assists with both surgical and non-surgical procedures.
• Chaperones examinations and patients.
• Stocks exam rooms, takes inventory, orders supplies, and sterilizes instruments and/or equipment.
• Makes scheduling arrangements with other healthcare professionals and facilities.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• Experience Required: 6 months experience in patient care as a Medical Assistant or 6 months performing electronic order entry as a qualified ABR-OE.
• Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept a student who has completed an internship/externship and graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program in lieu of the required experience.
• Certifications: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.
• Certifications: Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant or qualified ABR-OE, or ability to obtain the certification within 90 days of employment.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of basic medical terminology; ability to interact professionally with healthcare practitioners and patients; effective communication; strong observational skills; ability to work as part of a team; detail oriented; maintain composure in difficult situations; and be sensitive to the needs of others.
• Working Conditions: Ability to stand for long periods, exhibit manual dexterity, and perform tasks involving speaking, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting up to 25 pounds in a clinic environment.