Medical Assistant I, II, or III
Company: Variety Care
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Department: Clinical
Position: Medical Assistant I, II, or III
Employee Category: Non-Exempt
Reporting Relationship: Practice Administrator
Character first Qualities:
Attentiveness- Showing the worth of a person or task by giving my
undivided concentration.
Cautiousness- Knowing the importance of right timing in
accomplishing right actions.
Compassion- Investing whatever is necessary in healing the hurts of
others.
Dependability- Fulfilling what I consented to do, even if it means
unexpected sacrifice.
Initiative- Recognizing and doing what needs to be done before I am
asked to do it.
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Medical Assistant assists their assigned Providers with patient
examinations, pre-visit questions, treatments and procedures as
directed by the Provider, while maintaining an efficient flow of
patients through the clinic.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Greets and welcomes patients. Escorts patient to the appropriate
location for pre-examination information gathering.
Inquiries about any self-referrals, recent ER visits or
hospitalizations and requests reports from appropriate sources,
documenting all information in the electronic medical record
(EMR).
Measures and records patient specific information: height, weight,
respiration, pulse, blood pressure, temperature, pulse oximetry
(Sp02) and head circumference as appropriate. Accurately records
all measurements and information gathered in patient's EMR.
Documents patient's stated chief complaint in EMR.
Administers medications and injections under provider's directions
and documents in EMR.
Reviews assigned Telephone Encounters within the EMR in a timely
manner.
Administers immunizations under Provider's direction, including
providing Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) and follow-up.
Updates vaccine information in Oklahoma State Immunization
Information System (OSIIS) and patient's EMR accurately.
Prepares and restocks supplies in each examination room(s) daily
and swiftly prepares rooms for subsequent patients.
Assists providers in physical exams and procedures as directed.
Participates in training programs to improve patient care, such as
learning and practicing evidence- based practice approaches to
care.
Addresses the needs of patients and families in the health
center.
Considers cultural sensitivity and utilizes effective communication
skills.
Disposes of contaminated items in accordance to Variety Care
policy.
Follows "Universal Precautions" for safety regulations; uses
appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as task on hand
requires.
Follows the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA) guidelines and VARIETY CARE policies and procedures as they
relate to privacy and confidentiality.
Complies with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) recommendations for the workplace.
Coordinates with referral clerks to arrange referrals outside of
Variety Care, as requested by the provider. Advises patient
accordingly and answers simple questions regarding the
referral.
Communicates with community organizations, health plans, facilities
and specialists to obtain test and referral results. Responsible
for quickly conveying high priority results to Provider.
Assists with medical emergencies as directed by Provider.
Supports plan of care and patient education in line with provider's
recommendations.
Occasionally travels to other Variety Care health centers and
provides back-up coverage as directed by Practice Administrator
when necessary. Mileage is reimbursed as per policy.
Supports Variety Care's accreditation as a Patient Centered Medical
Home and our commitment to provide care to all Variety patients
that is Safe, Effective, Patient Centered, Timely, Efficient, and
Equitable. Provides leadership and work with all staff to achieve
the goals of the "Triple Aim" of healthcare reform-to improve the
experience of care, improve health outcomes, and decrease
healthcare costs.
Embodies the strength of personal character. Places value on being
an open and honest communicator who displays high moral and ethical
conduct, integrity, adaptability, and sound judgment.
Result-oriented problem solver who is responsible and
accountable.
Ability to function as a member of assigned emergency code
team.
Familiar with crash car and/or emergency kit, use of and restocking
procedure.
Understand and have general knowledge of the Medical Assistant
competency based-orientation checklist.
Performs other duties as assigned by service line.
Requirements, Special Skills or Knowledge: Medical Assistant I
High School Diploma or GED.
Demonstrates ability to obtain and record accurate information.
Ability to use or willing to learn electronic medical records
software.
Possesses intermediate computer skills including data entry and
typing.
Ability to demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the licensed
Provider, an ability to perform tasks, administer medications and
injections, has knowledge of instrumentation used in lab point of
care testing, as directed within 90 days.
Ability to effectively communicate with the patient population.
Ability to work in a multi-faceted, fast paced work
environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information private and in
accordance with HIPAA and Variety Care policy.
Ability to work in a multi-faceted, fast paced work
environment.
Requirements, Special Skills or Knowledge: Medical Assistant II &
III
High School Diploma or GED.
Registration/Certification or two or more years of equivalent
experience.
Completed and is proficient in the Medical Assistant
competency-based orientation checklist.
Cross-trained in at least one service line other than designated
service line.
Ability to be a preceptor for new hired staff.
Demonstrates ability to obtain and record accurate information.
Ability to use or willing to learn electronic medical records
software.
Intermediate computer skills including data entry and typing.
Ability to demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the licensed
Provider, an ability to perform tasks, administer medications and
injections, has knowledge of instrumentation used in lab point of
care testing, as directed within 90 days.
Experience communicating with the patient population.
Experience working in a multi-faceted, fast paced work
environment.
Experience maintaining confidentiality of information private and
in accordance with HIPAA and Variety Care policy.
Experience working in a multi-faceted, fast paced work
environment.
Preferred Requirements, Special Skills or Knowledge:
Medical Assistant Certificate or LPN License. Previous experience
in a medical assistant role may be considered in lieu of a
certificate/license.
Previous clinic or primary practice experience.
ADA Requirements:
Able to lift at least 25 pounds
Able to assist patients onto and off of exam table when asked or
directed.
Job ID: 2022-2329
External Company Name: Variety Care, Inc.
External Company URL: http://www.varietycare.org/
Street: 721 W. Britton Road
Keywords: Variety Care, Oklahoma City , Medical Assistant I, II, or III, Healthcare , Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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