Senior Medical Assistant- Bedlam(Tulsa)

University of Oklahoma

Oklahoma, OK

ID: 7122206 (Ref.No. ta230253)
Posted: January 26, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

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Senior Medical Assistant

OU Physicians Tulsa provides medical excellence to each of our patients in state-of-the-art practice locations throughout the city. We have a dedicated team of providers in over 20 specialties offering extraordinary care, unmatched expertise and a coordinated plan of care. From the Wayman Tisdale Specialty Health Center to OU Physicians South Memorial and all spots in between we’re committed to the health of our community’s entire population.

Position Information: Our Bedlam clinic is operated by students under the direction of faculty. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with students and the underserved community. This position will include flexible hours on Tuesday and Thursday to accommodate our Bedlam Evening clinical hours of operation. The position is largely administrative and behind the scenes work that is truly rewarding.

Representative Duties:

Physician Assistance. Assists physician or other medical personnel in the examination process as required or necessary.
Test Performance. Performs simple routine tests on patients such as spirometer, EKG, rapid strep, urinalysis, and urine pregnancy tests.
Information Gathering. 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, pharmacies, etc. Obtains authorizations and referrals.
Nursing. Performs various nursing duties such as PFT and PT/INR testing and administration of injections.
Chaperoning. Chaperones examinations and patients.
Supply Maintenance. Responsible for stocking exam rooms.
Scheduling. Makes scheduling arrangements with other healthcare professionals and facilities.
As Needed. Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Job Requirements

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Requirements:

Working Conditions Detail:

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

Education:

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

Experience:

Required: 24 months experience in patient care as a Medical Assistant or 24 months performing electronic order entry as a qualified ABR-OE.

Certifications or Licenses:

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, or qualified ABR-OE.

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.

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27 days of paid time off (PTO) + 11 paid holidays, that’s 38 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 8-5 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 on-boarding 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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