Senior Medical Assistant

At OU Physicians Tulsa, patients receive the latest medical advancements expected of a leading university clinic. The services and their experience are delivered by a dedicated team with diverse experience. The Medical Assistant, under direct supervision of a physician or other medical personnel, performs routine patient care functions such as physician assistance, patient placement, testing, information gathering, nursing duties, chaperoning, supply maintenance, and scheduling. May coordinate schedules of patients in an outpatient clinic and provide clerical assistance toward the smooth operation of the facility.

Essential Duties:

• Under direct supervision of a physician or other medical personnel, performs routine patient care functions such as physician assistance, patient placement, testing, information gathering, nursing duties, chaperoning, supply maintenance, and scheduling.
• May coordinate schedules of patients in an outpatient clinic and provide clerical assistance toward the smooth operation of the facility.
• 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 nonstress 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 nonsurgical procedures.
• Chaperones examinations and patients.
• May be responsible for stocking exam rooms, taking inventory, ordering supplies, and sterilizing instruments and/or equipment.
• Makes scheduling arrangements with other healthcare professionals and facilities.
• Assists with training other Medical Assistants.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Qualifications:

Working Conditions:

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

Experience:

• Required: 24 months experience in patient care as a Medical Assistant or 24 months performing electronic order entry as a qualified ABROE.

Education:

• Required: High School Diploma or GED or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.

Certifications or Licenses:

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, or qualified ABROE.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to interact professionally with healthcare practitioners and patients.
• Ability to effectively communicate information.
• Ability to work 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.

• NAMED #1 EMPLOYER IN OKLAHOMA BY FORBES MAGAZINE IN 2022!
• 27 days of paid time off (PTO) + 14 paid holidays, that’s 41 paid days off your first year
• Your part of employee insurance is $54.38 per month, OU pays $549.92
• Low cost dental, vision & life insurance options
• Most positions are 85 Monday – Friday no weekends, no holidays,
  • 1 ½ x pay for over time
• Two retirement plan options – OU puts 8% or 9% of your salary into retirement!
• 50% Tuition waiver if you further your education at OU
• Free tuition at OU for your children if they are on your OU health insurance
• $120.00 Annual uniform allowance to purchase your uniforms
• 2 weeks of initial training and onboarding with annual training to maintain and build your skills and you will have a “buddy” who helps you get oriented and trained
• We work in teams with doctors, nurses and PSRs (staff) working side by side while we train the doctors of the future. Join us and be part of something big!
• There were no layoffs or hours cut during the COVID 19 pandemic. When hours were reduced we paid employees!

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