Medical Assistant

Immediate Care of Oklahoma; Tecumseh (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Immediate Care of Oklahoma is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in delivering patient care. You will record histories, take vital signs, and prepare patients for exams, while assisting with procedures and managing specimens.

The role requires completing a medical assistant program, certification, and strong communication skills. You will handle administrative tasks and help ensure regulatory compliance in a busy clinic.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of a medical assistant training program is required.
• Certification as a medical assistant is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment is expected.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic medical procedures is required.
• Proficiency in computer skills and electronic medical records is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record patient medical history and vital signs.
• Prepare patients for medical examinations.
• Assist healthcare professionals during medical procedures.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Perform basic laboratory tests.
• Administer medications and injections as directed.
• Prepare and maintain medical equipment.
• Schedule appointments, answer phone calls, and maintain patient records.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and protocols.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Medical terminology

EMR proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant training program

Certification as a medical assistant

Job description

A medical assistant is responsible for assisting healthcare professionals in providing patient care. They perform administrative and clinical tasks to ensure the smooth running of the healthcare facility. The duties of a medical assistant include:

• Recording patient medical history and vital signs
• Preparing patients for medical examinations
• Assisting healthcare professionals during medical procedures
• Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
• Performing basic laboratory tests
• Administering medications and injections as directed by healthcare professionals
• Preparing and maintaining medical equipment
• Performing administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, answering phone calls, and maintaining patient records
• Ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and protocols

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a medical assistant training program
• Certification as a medical assistant
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic medical procedures
• Proficiency in computer skills and electronic medical records