Medical Assistant- TULSA

Position Overview

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

Key Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program, and 6 months experience in patient care as a Medical Assistant or in electronic order entry as a qualified ABROE.
  (Equivalency: Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program following an internship/externship may be accepted in lieu of required experience.)
• CPR Certification is required.
• Must be a Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, or qualified ABROE, or have the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
• Must be able to stand for long periods, demonstrate manual dexterity, and perform physical tasks including speaking, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting up to 25 pounds in a clinical environment.
• Possess knowledge of basic medical terminology, effective communication skills, ability to work collaboratively in a team, strong attention to detail, and composure in challenging situations.