Lead Medical Assistant

Oklahoma City, OK - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

Duties:

Assists physician or other medical personnel in the examination process as required or necessary.
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. Takes and documents complaints and patient histories including allergies immunization histories etc. Maintains patient confidentiality. Receives and returns telephone calls from or to patients and pharmacies. Obtains authorizations and referrals.
Performs various nursing duties such as suture removal casting and 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.
Ensures exam rooms are stocked inventory is taken supplies are ordered and instruments and/or equipment are sterilized.
Makes scheduling arrangements with other healthcare professionals and facilities.
Acts as a lead employee to resolve problems or conflicts such as work performance training patient care issues etc.
Supervises instructs and reviews other Medical Assistants to ensure accuracy and tasks are performed in a timely manner. Works closely with Clinic Manager and/or Clinic Nurse Manager to assist with screening and interviewing candidates conducting performance appraisals providing input of promotions and/or pay increases training and approving employees time off.
Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Required Attachments:

Resume
CPR certification
Medical Assistant Registered Medical Assistant or ABR-OE certification

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant ProgramAND:

36 months experience in patient care as a Medical Assistant or 36 months performing electronic order entry as a qualified ABR-OE.

Skills:

Advanced knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to interact professionally with healthcare practitioners and patients.
Ability to supervise.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Must be detail oriented and complete work tasks.
Ability to maintain composure even in difficult situations.
Ability to be understanding and sensitive to needs of others.

Certifications:

CPR Certified.
Certified as a Medical Assistant Registered Medical Assistant or qualified ABR-OE

Advertised Physical Requirements:

Physical: Standing for long periods of time. Manual dexterity. Speaking walking stooping bending and lifting up to 25 pounds.
Environmental: Clinic Environment.

Departmental Preferences:

Bilingual - English/Spanish

*** This position is located at an OU Health operated facility. The selected applicant will also be an OU Health contingent worker. ***

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Required AttachmentsDocuments required for this position are listed under the Required Attachments section of this job listing. You will be required to upload and attach these documents in the application process.Important: ALL required documents must be attached to your job application or your docu...