Medical Assistant (MA) & Secretary - South Hospital Clinic

Oklahoma Heart Hospital; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a heartfelt team dedicated to transforming heart care in Oklahoma. This role involves providing essential patient care, assisting with diagnostic testing, and ensuring a smooth clinic operation. You'll be part of a compassionate environment where every team member plays a vital role in patient journeys. With opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Embrace a fulfilling career with a focus on compassion and excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Opportunities for Continuing Education

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical setting preferred (1-2 years).
• BLS certification required within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily clinic patient care and maintain medical supplies.
• Prepare patients for examinations and take vital signs.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Office Skills

Medical Charting

Scheduling Appointments

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS Certification

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

Medical Supplies

Clinical Software

Job description

Overview

Join Our Heartfelt Team at Oklahoma Heart Hospital (OHH) - ONE TEAM. ALL HEART. At OHH, we believe that patient care is truly at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated team members are involved in every step of our patients' journeys, bringing hope, compassion, and healing to both patients and their families. Together with our physicians and caregivers, we're shaping the future of heart care in Oklahoma and setting the standard nationally.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Extended Medical Benefits (EMB)
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth

Please note that benefits may vary by position, and some roles (like PRN, Flex, Float, etc.) may have exclusions. For eligible positions, benefits start on your first day! We can't wait for you to join our heart-centered team!

Location & Shift

South Hospital, 5200 E I 240 Service Rd. OKC, OK 74135

Full time, Days, Monday - Friday

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Clinic Nurse Director, Clinic Director or Physician, assist with daily clinic patient care such as patient flow, taking patients' history and vitals, assisting with diagnostic testing, maintenance of medical supplies, and other duties as assigned. Basic office skills, scheduling appointments, etc.

Primary Duties

• Greet visitors, ascertain purpose of visit, and direct them to appropriate staff
• Answer telephones, and direct calls to appropriate staff
• Prepare patients for examinations including taking accurate patient histories, vital signs, and reconciliation of patient medications and complaints
• Prepare treatment rooms for examinations, keeping rooms neat and clean
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization
• Administer vaccines and apply dressings, as needed
• Perform treatments such as suture or staple removal, wound care, etc.
• Triages patient telephone calls for discussion with nurse or physician
• Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies
• Order and maintain clinical and office supplies and equipment
• Complete insurance and other claim forms
• Compile, maintain, and record medical charts, reports, and correspondence files
• Receive and route messages and documents such as laboratory results
• Transcribe patient and practitioner interactions into medical records

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• BLS certification required within 18 months of hire
• Medical Assistant experience (1+ year) or graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program; certification required within 90 days of hire if experience is met
• Experience in a clinical setting (1-2 years preferred)

Every team member at OHH plays an integral role in our patients' experience. They are the reason OHH continues to serve the state and lead the nation. Be part of the future of cardiac care. Learn more about diversity at Oklahoma Heart Hospital.