Patient-Centered Medical Assistant

Variety Care; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Variety Care is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform foundational clinical tasks under supervision in a busy clinic, focusing on accurate measurements, specimen collection, and vital sign documentation within the EMR. The role requires effective communication with patients and teammates while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities include immunization administration, specimen collection, scheduling coordination, and adherence to clinic policies to ensure safe, efficient patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; MA certification preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency of core competencies within 90 days of employment, including foundational clinical skills, accurate documentation, reliability, and openness to coaching.
• Must complete and pass CPR within 90 days of employment.
• 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 per HIPAA and Variety Care policy.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients in a multi-faceted, fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Complete the clinical intake requirements with accurate measurement and documentation in the EMR.
• Administers immunizations under provider direction and updates EMR and VIS statements.
• Collects patient specimens following established protocols.
• Follow clinical policies to ensure patient safety and efficient clinic flow.
• Utilize EMR for assigned tasks and data entry.
• Use standard medical and psychiatric terminology as required for duties.
• Maintain accurate documentation and specimen handling throughout tasks.
• Communicate effectively with patients, providers and team members.
• Accept feedback and incorporate coaching to improve performance.
• Manage tasks with basic time-management and prioritization.
• Identify patient concerns and escalate appropriately.
• Demonstrate respectful, patient-centered interactions.
• May float within the clinic to support business continuity.
• Support psychiatry clinics: liaise with rural staff, troubleshoot scheduling, ensure forms completed, administer injections.
• Advocate for accreditation and Quintuple Aim goals.
• Exhibit integrity, accountability, and ethical conduct; lead in the department and community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Foundational clinical skills

Accurate documentation

Reliability in workflows

Openness to coaching

Commitment to skill development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certificate preferred

Tools

EPIC

OSIIS

Job description

Variety Care is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform foundational clinical tasks under supervision in a busy clinic, focusing on accurate measurements, specimen collection, and vital sign documentation within the EMR. The role requires effective communication with patients and teammates while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities include immunization administration, specimen collection, scheduling coordination, and adherence to clinic policies to ensure safe, efficient patient care.