Lead Medical Assistant

Norman Regional Health System; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Retirement plans

Free parking

Job summary

Norman Regional Health System is seeking a Regular Full Time Medical Assistant in Norman, OK. The role screens patients, assists providers, triages calls, and documents encounters, while ensuring a safe, clean clinical environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, and CMA/RMA certification. At least one year of clinical or office experience is preferred, with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience.
• CMA or RMA certification required or actively pursuing certification.

Responsibilities

• Screens patient and gathers pertinent information.
• Trains new staff and coaches existing staff on patient visit process.
• Assists physician or practitioner during patient visits and triages calls.
• Documents information and completes paperwork for encounters, labs, and documents.
• Maintains exam rooms and work environment for safety and cleanliness.
• Assists with laboratory procedures and monitors safety.
• Provides reception/clerical support as needed and trains staff accordingly.

Skills

Patient care

Staff training

Documentation

Laboratory procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Training

Job description

• Screens patient and obtains pertinent information. Trains new staff and coaches existing staff on the patient visit process.
• Assists physician or advanced practitioner during patient visit in accordance with age specific needs. Triages patient calls appropriately. Trains new staff and coaches existing staff on the proper process for assisting each provider. Monitors the skills of each staff member.
• Documents applicable information and completes paperwork. Ensures that each staff member is diligent and thorough in the continuous care of the patient through accurate and timely completion of all encounters, labs, documents, etc. assigned to them.
• Maintains the exam rooms and work environment. Routinely monitors the clinic's exam rooms and work stations to ensure a safe and clean environment.
• Assists with laboratory procedures. Monitors the staff on laboratory procedures to ensure accuracy and safety.
• Utilizes team-building, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills to maintain a positive and productive working environment for all of clinic staff.
• Provides reception/clerical support as needed. Ensures staff is properly trained to support the clerical staff.

Job Summary

• Screens patient and obtains pertinent information. Trains new staff and coaches existing staff on the patient visit process.
• Assists physician or advanced practitioner during patient visit in accordance with age specific needs. Triages patient calls appropriately. Trains new staff and coaches existing staff on the proper process for assisting each provider. Monitors the skills of each staff member.
• Documents applicable information and completes paperwork. Ensures that each staff member is diligent and thorough in the continuous care of the patient through accurate and timely completion of all encounters, labs, documents, etc. assigned to them.
• Maintains the exam rooms and work environment. Routinely monitors the clinic's exam rooms and work stations to ensure a safe and clean environment.
• Assists with laboratory procedures. Monitors the staff on laboratory procedures to ensure accuracy and safety.
• Utilizes team-building, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills to maintain a positive and productive working environment for all of clinic staff.
• Provides reception/clerical support as needed. Ensures staff is properly trained to support the clerical staff.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited program in Medical Assistant Training or equivalent experience required.

Experience

• Prefer at least one year experience in a clinical or physician-office setting, emergency room and/or a hospital setting that provides patient care.
• Experience in office clerical activities desirable.

Licensure/Certification/Registration/Professional Designation

• Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained for duration of employment.
• CMA or RMA required.

(Above requirements can be met by equivalent combination of education and experience)

Compensation/Benefits

• $16.07-$26.25/hr depending on previous work experience.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement.

Work Shift

Day

Position Type

Regular Full Time