Medical Assistant

The Clinic @ Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center; Holdenville (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clinic @ Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center is seeking a Medical Assistant who will assist medical providers in examining and treating patients. This role includes routine intake procedures and maintaining quality patient care.

Applicants should possess a high school diploma and have strong communication skills along with familiarity with computer systems. This is an opportunity to work in a positive environment focused on teamwork and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous clinical experience preferred.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, and/or lift for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine intake procedures including vital signs.
• Assists medical providers with examination and treatment of patients.
• Provides assistance with administrative procedures.

Skills

Strong written and communication skills

Strong working knowledge in computer systems

Previous clinical experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

POSITION TITLE: Medical Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Nursing

NATURE OF POSITION: The Medical Assistant is a member of the interdisciplinary medical team of Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center. The position assists medical providers in the examination and treatment of patients and functions as a liaison between the medical staff, health information, lab, and administrative departments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Previous clinical experience preferred
• Strong written and communication skills
• Strong working knowledge in computer systems; such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, and/or lift for extended periods of time

Responsibilities

• Performs routine intake procedures including, but not limited to, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, and blood pressure readings
• Assists medical providers with examination and treatment of patients
• Provides assistance with administrative procedures required, including patient referral, charting and documentation of activities and phone calls
• Demonstrates teamwork and commitment to quality patient care
• Attends clinic mandated and departmental inservices and trainings
• Performs other duties as assigned within the guidelines set forth by the organization

Organization

• Exhibits enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and professionalism in the workplace
• Handles personal conflict and works through it at the lowest possible level (first with party/parties involved, then if necessary, with 3rd party mediation)
• Displays a friendly manner and is easy to approach
• Maintains a neat, clean, wellgroomed, appearance and dresses in accordance with the dress code policy
• Leaves personal problems out of the workplace
• Treats all coworkers with dignity and respect
• Abstains from gossip in the workplace
• Arrives on time and works through designated hours
• Completes tasks effectively, accurately and on time
• Demonstrates little or no absenteeism/follows leave guidelines
• Follows designated line of support
• Display a willingness and flexibility to respond to unusual jobrelated demands
• Manages time well
• Recognizes and assists others in the work of the department, even though the work may be outside of regular duties
• Shares equally in the workload of the department
• Works cooperatively with all team members and departments
• Works independently requesting assistance from supervisor only as needed
• Abstains from criticizing COFMC, colleagues and supervisors
• Demonstrates loyalty to COFMC, colleagues and supervisors
• Demonstrates support of the mission and vision of COFMC
• Accepts and participates in cross training
• Takes initiative to identify skill development needs