Employment Opportunities
BH Medical Assistant
This position has been filled.
Public?:
Public
Division:
Health
Reports To:
BH Clinical Medical Director
Type of Position:
Regular Full Time
Location:
Little Axe Health Center / 15951 Little Axe Dr. / Norman, OK 73026
General Description
This position is located within the AST Health System and may work at Shawnee or Little Axe-Norman locations, or both. The purpose of the Medical Assistant (MA) is to assist the providers as needed with patient visits. During these visits the MA will also be responsible for providing accurate and timely laboratory test results to the medical staff. This position may also include additional duties outside the rim of Medical Assistant This position functions under the supervision of the BH Clinical Medical Director. Position is Full-time
Responsibilities & Duties
Provides a basic level of care and treatment to patients per scope of practice.
Obtains patient history, weight, vital signs and assists in the assessment of patients for symptoms of illnesses and accurately documents patient information in the EHR.
Provides Phlebotomy services; collecting adequate and correct specimens by venipuncture or capillary stick on adults, children, and/or infants.
Participates in continuous quality improvement activities, surveys and peer reviews
Safeguards confidentiality of the medical charts/records and complies with all local, state, and federal laws pertaining to medical records. Assures compliance with all HIPAA regulations concerning use, retrieval, storage, and sharing of medical records.
Other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements and Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent. Associates Degree in Medical Assisting or other related area is desirable.
Prefer to have 1-5 years’ experience as a Medical Assistant.
Must have experience with phlebotomy.
Knowledge of physiology, anatomy and the appearance and location of major organ systems such as the urinary track, digestive, and respiratory systems.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and work well with others.
Computer literacy required.
Able to demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.
Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
Must be able to pass a drug screen.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The ability to interact well with patients, staff, and other agency professionals.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good organizational and assessment skills.
The ability to fully utilize a computer.
The ability to perform duties with a minimum of supervision.
The ability to function as a team member.
The ability to stand for long periods of time.
The ability to bend, stoop and kneel as needed.
The ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Required to be flexible to work either campus.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, bend or kneel for long periods of time.
Sitting or standing or walking for long period of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking hearing and visual acuity.
Frequent lifting (up to 15 lbs)
Occasional lifting (up to 30 lbs)
Native American Preference/EOE/Drug Free Workplace/Smoke Free Workplace
Posted Date:
1 year 11 months ago