Medical Assistant - Edmond

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Job Description:

General Description:

Under general supervision, performs various technical and clerical duties related to assisting medical providers and patients, phlebotomy, and specimen collection.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Assists nursing staff in obtaining vital signs, weight checks and general patient-comfort needs.
• Assists patient in preparing for physical examinations and medical procedures.
• Restocks rooms and supply areas as needed.
• Transports patients and assists staff with moving patients from stretchers and wheelchairs.
• Registers patients and assists with clerical duties such as answering phones, preparing charts, charge entry, assessing and verifying patient test requests and billing information.
• Documents physician orders as required.
• Provides patient results to physician offices, as necessary.
• Assists with obtaining and understanding specimen and test information.
• Responsible for collecting blood and other samples, identified and labeled in accordance with authorized technical procedures and laboratory policies.
• Prepares specimens for transport to lab.
• Operates, calibrates and maintains instrumentation and equipment.
• Complies with all hospital and laboratory policies and procedures.
• Complies with JCAHO and CAP patient safety goals.
• Maintains accurate records, documents, and files as required.
• May monitor physical examinations and medical procedures.
• May perform complex collection procedures including sweat chlorides, urinalysis, or glucose tolerance tests.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Successful completion of a recognized training program for medical assistants or an equivalent combination of education and experience which includes phlebotomy training.

Experience: None required.

Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required: Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical office, medical assistant and phlebotomy policies, procedures, techniques, and processing requirements.
• Skill in performance of phlebotomy process.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to use general office equipment including computer.
• Typing/keyboarding skills sufficient to meet the requirements of the position.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work effectively in stressful environment.
• Ability to read, understand and follow written procedures.
  

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.