Medical Assistant
Company: Cardiovascluar Health Clinic
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: April 15, 2024
Job Description:
We are a fast-paced, growing heart and vascular clinic seeking a
Medical Assistant. The ideal candidate is highly motivated,
organized, and detail-oriented with a strong ability to multitask.
As a Medical Assistant, you will assist in preparing patients for
their health care visit, assisting the provider with delivering
care, and updating the patient health records as needed. Essential
Functions of the Role:
- Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or
accompanying them to the examining room; helping them to position
themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranging
examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
- Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing
and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming
purpose of visit or treatment.
- Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers
during examinations; preparing patients for x-rays; taking
electrocardiograms; disposing of contaminated supplies; authorizing
drug refills as directed; telephoning prescriptions to
pharmacies.
- Educates patients by providing medication and diet information
and instructions; answering questions.
- Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment,
and test results.
- Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by
following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with
legal regulations.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping
patient care information confidential and in compliance with
HIPAA.
- Serves and protects the physician or health care provider
practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and
procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
standards.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational
opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining
personal networks; participating in professional
organizations.
- Enhances health care practice reputation by accepting ownership
for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring
opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.Minimum
Qualifications:
- Clinical experience is required, Cardiology experience is
preferred
- BCLS certified or willing to complete the process if offered
employment
- Flexibility on clinic days
- Treats all patients, callers, visitors, and employees with
respect, courtesy, kindness, and dignity.Desired Qualifications
- BLS Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Preferred knowledge of Athena, ADP Workforce Now, and
proficient in using Microsoft Office 365 to include Word and
ExcelPhysical RequirementsThis position requires a full range of
body motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee
is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in
person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle or
operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and
lift up to 25 pounds. Work EnvironmentWork is performed in a
typical medical clinic and/or business office environment. Work in
a clinical setting has the potential for exposure to blood and
bodily fluids, and infectious pathogens. Must be able to use
protective equipment as required. Equal Employment Opportunity
StatementWe provide equal employment opportunities to all employees
and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and
harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,
age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of
employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion,
termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,
compensation, and training.PI639e232de924-31181-34163680
Keywords: Cardiovascluar Health Clinic, Oklahoma City , Medical Assistant, Other , Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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