Medical Assistant (70189)

VARIETY CARE INC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Variety Care seeks a Medical Assistant in Oklahoma City to perform foundational clinical duties under supervision while developing proficiency in EMR workflows. The role emphasizes accuracy, safe patient care, and adherence to clinic protocols.

The candidate will complete clinical intake, administer vaccines under supervision, collect specimens, document precisely in the EMR, and support efficient clinic operations across potentially multiple clinic sites.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Foundational clinical skills demonstrated within 90 days.
• CPR certification completed within 90 days.
• Intermediate computer skills including data entry and typing.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinic environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Take clinical intake measurements and document in EMR.
• Administer immunizations under provider direction and document in EMR.
• Collect patient specimens per established protocols.
• Follow policies to support patient safety and clinic flow.
• Utilize EMR to complete assigned tasks accurately and timely.
• Use standard medical terminology and references as needed.
• Communicate with patients, providers, and team members.
• Accept feedback and incorporate coaching to improve performance.
• Float within the clinic to maintain business continuity.
• Support psychiatric specialty clinic liaison duties and scheduling concerns.
• Support accreditation efforts and Quintuple Aim objectives.
• Demonstrate professional, patient-centered interactions and leadership in the department.

Skills

Clinical skills

Documentation

Data entry

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certificate

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Straka (VC) - Oklahoma City, OK 73139, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care,

Department

Medical Support

Position

Medical Assistant

Employee Category

Non-Exempt

Reporting Relationship

Practice Administrator

Character first Qualities

• Attentiveness - Showing the worth of a person or task by giving my undivided concentration.
• Cautiousness - Knowing the importance of right timing in accomplishing right actions.
• Compassion - Investing whatever is necessary in healing the hurts of others.
• Dependability - Fulfilling what I consented to do, even if it means unexpected sacrifice.
• Initiative - Recognizing and doing what needs to be done before I am asked to do it.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant performs foundational clinical duties under direction while developing proficiency in clinic workflows, service line expectations, and electronic medical record (EMR) processes. This role focuses on accuracy, consistency, and safe patient care.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete the clinical intake requirements. For example, measures and records patient specific information: height, weight, respiration, pulse, blood pressure, temperature, pulse oximetry (Sp02) and head circumference as appropriate, documenting accurately in the EMR.
• Administers immunizations under provider direction, including providing Vaccine Information Statements (VIS) updating OSIIS, and documenting accurately in the EMR.
• Collects patient specimens (e.g., throat and nasal swabs) following established protocols.
• Follows clinical policies, procedures, and standards to support patient safety, accuracy, and efficient clinic flow.
• Utilizes the EMR to complete assigned tasks accurately and timely.
• Uses standard medical/Psychiatric terminology and medication references as required for assigned duties.
• Demonstrates attention to detail to ensure accurate documentation, specimen handling, and task completion.
• Communicates effectively with patients, providers, and team members using appropriate written, verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Accepts feedback and incorporates coaching to improve performance and consistency.
• Manages assigned tasks using basic time-management and prioritization skills.
• Identifies patient concerns or issues and escalates appropriately.
• Demonstrates respectful, patient-centered interactions that value patient perspectives.
• May be required to float within the clinic to maintain business continuity.
• Psychiatric specialty clinics:
  • Serves as a liaison with rural clinic staff to support clinic-to-clinic visits
  • Assists in trouble shooting pharmacy and EPIC /evist scheduling concerns
  • Ensures all screening tools and paperwork is completed timely
  • Administers long-acting injections
• Supports Variety Care’s accreditation as a Patient Centered Medical Home and our commitment to provide care to all Variety patients that is Safe, Effective, Patient Centered, Timely, Efficient, and Equitable. Provides leadership and works with all staff to achieve the goals of the “Quintuple Aim” of healthcare reform—to improve the experience of care, improve health outcomes, and decrease healthcare costs.
• Embodies the strength of personal character. Places value on being an open and honest communicator who displays high moral and ethical conduct, integrity, adaptability, and sound judgment. Must be a leader in the department and community. Result-oriented problem solver who is responsible and accountable.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements, Special Skills or Knowledge

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated proficiency of core competencies within 90 days of employment, including:
  • Foundational clinical skills
  • Accurate and timely documentation
  • Reliability in assigned workflows
  • Openness to coaching and feedback
  • Commitment to continued skill development
• Must complete and pass CPR course within 90 days of employment.
• Possess intermediate computer skills, including data entry and typing.
• Knowledge of instrumentation used in lab point of care testing, as directed, within 90 days.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with HIPAA and Variety Care policy.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the patient population.
• Ability to work in a multi-faceted, fast-paced work environment.

Preferred Requirements, Special Skills or Knowledge

• Medical Assistant Certificate preferred; demonstrated proficiency in foundational clinical competencies may be considered in lieu of certification.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) Speak, write and comprehend.
• Previous clinic or primary practice/behavioral health experience.

Essential Functions

• Able to lift at least 25 pounds
• Able to assist patients onto and off exam table when asked or directed.