Medical Assistant

SSM Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Oklahoma City is seeking a dedicated medical assistant to assist with patient examinations and treatments. This role involves various clinical and clerical duties, ensuring a supportive environment for patient care. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and strong communication skills. Join a team committed to providing exceptional healthcare services.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Qualifications

• Assists with treatments ordered by provider.
• Interviews patients and measures vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Performs basic clerical duties including answering the phone.
• Maintains a clean and orderly environment.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

OK-SSM Health Medical Group Oklahoma City 608

Worker Type: Regular

Job Summary:

Assists with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a nurse practitioner, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or physician.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider, registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Performs select clinical duties.
• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patients' charts. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Performs basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.
• Performs basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies. Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience.
• Wisconsin ONLY - High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience, and graduate of an accredited school of medical assisting or education equivalency for certification.

Experience:

• No experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Occasional driving.

Required Professional License and/or Certifications:

State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

6100000040 SAPO HEART and VASCULAR

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefits:

SSM Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid Parental Leave: One week of paid parental leave for eligible team members for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: Instant access to earned, unpaid base pay through DailyPay (fees may apply).
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Click here to learn more.