Medical Assistant / MA Urgent Care
Ardent Health10 months ago
Tulsa, OK, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
Join our team as a full-time, Medical Assistant. Location: Tulsa, OK. At Utica Park Clinic, founded in 1982, we are a multi-specialty medical group with more than 300 employed physicians and advanced practice providers representing over 25 specialties across 80+ clinics in Oklahoma.
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Assistant provides superior patient care and performs administrative and delegated clinical tasks in support of patients in a clinic-based environment as part of a care team led by the physician and/or advanced practice provider.
- Enters, maintains, and reports all medical history, medical coding, and files claims using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Provides patient visit support that may include greeting patients, escorting patients to an exam room, taking vital signs, and recording other applicable medical information to support the reason for the visit and recommended treatment.
- Sterilizes and prepares medical instruments; ensures exam rooms are disinfected, orderly, and ready for incoming patients; and provides patients with privacy, comfort, safety, and hygiene.
- Assists in maintaining inventory and stocking supplies, instruments, and equipment for all exam rooms.
- Maintains appropriate paperwork for inventory control and reviews orders received for completeness.
- Addresses and requests referrals and other insurance authorizations, and coordinates patient information for prescriptions, x-ray, or lab requisitions including communications with pharmacies, hospitals, and labs.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Basic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Microsoft Office knowledge.
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited medical assistant/medical technologist school/program or have three years of Medical Assistant experience.
- Current national certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).
- Associate’s degree.
Benefits & Perks
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Required Skills
Medical Coding and Documentation
Patient Reception and Support
BLS Certification
Vital Signs Measurement
Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Inventory Management
Sterilization and Infection Control