Medical Support Assistant - Tulsa Pediatric Cardiology Clinic

OU Medical Center; Tulsa (OK); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

PTO

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Zusammenfassung

OU Health in Tulsa Pediatric Cardiology Clinic is seeking a Medical Support Assistant to provide direct patient care and support to physicians and advanced practice providers in an ambulatory setting.

The role involves clinical and administrative duties, including taking vitals, coordinating referrals, and ensuring patient comfort and understanding of provider instructions. A HS diploma and BLS are required.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 0–3 years of patient care experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.

Aufgaben

• Takes vitals, patient history, and referrals under supervision.
• Adheres to safety goals and documents patient status.
• Schedules with other healthcare professionals and assists with procedures.
• Stocks exam rooms and orders supplies.
• Maintains sterile fields and assists with specimen handling.

Kenntnisse

Medical terminology

Professional communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Patient interaction

Maintains composure

Empathy

Observation skills

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Position Title

Medical Support Assistant - Tulsa Pediatric Cardiology Clinic

Department

Tulsa Pediatric Cardiology Clinic

Job Description

The Medical Support Assistant works alongside Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers to provide direct patient care according to state and federal guidelines. This position plays an important role in the ambulatory setting by not only performing clinical and administrative duties but also helping patients feel at ease and understanding provider instructions.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care by taking vitals, patient history, referrals, and patient phone messages under direct supervision of the provider and/or clinical supervisor
• Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires
• Contributes to the assessment/re-assessment of patients
• Monitors and documents patient status
• Manages large call volume while maintaining excellent telephone etiquette
• Organizes workflow to meet patient needs in a timely manner
• May retrieve and transport instruments and supplies.
• Moderate exposure to hazardous risks, including potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, chemicals
• Must follow standard precautions
• Responsible for stocking exam rooms, taking inventory, and ordering supplies.
• Makes scheduling arrangements with other healthcare professionals and facilities.
• Assists with procedures. Maintaining sterile field and specimen labeling when necessary.
• Gathers and documents information about patient condition, which include lab values, pain levels, patient education needs, nutritional status and potential complications
• Performs cleaning, sterilization and/or high-level disinfection of scopes, probe, instruments and equipment according to manufacturer instructions for use
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: 0-3 years of experience in Patient Care as a Medical Assistant or similar patient care role preferred.
• License/Certification/Registration: Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Ability to interact professionally with healthcare practitioners and patients.
• Ability to effectively communicate information.
• Ability to observe and obtain information from all relevant sources.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Must be detail oriented and able to complete work tasks.
• Ability to maintain composure even in difficult situations.
• Ability to be understanding and sensitive to needs of others.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more.
• We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer.