Pediatric CMA: Ambulatory Care + Sign-On Bonus

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

OU Health's Children's Heart Center seeks a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support physicians and advanced practice providers in an ambulatory setting. The role may be filled at CMA I or II level based on experience, with duties spanning clinical patient care and administrative tasks.

The position offers a sign-on bonus up to $2,000 for qualified individuals and opportunities to contribute to patient care under supervision while maintaining safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• 0–3 years of patient-care experience preferred.
• BLS certification required upon hire; one of AMT, AAMA, NCCT, or other CMA certifications listed at hire.

Responsibilities

• Take vitals, patient history, venipuncture, labs, x-ray, referrals, and patient messages as directed by the provider/clinical supervisor.
• Adhere to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on patient contact level.
• Contribute to assessment/re-assessment of patients.
• Monitor and document patient status.
• Manage large call volume while maintaining excellent telephone etiquette.
• Organize workflow to meet patient needs in a timely manner.
• May retrieve and transport medications, instruments and supplies.
• Stock exam rooms, take inventory, and order supplies.
• Assist with procedures; maintain sterile field and specimen labeling when necessary.
• Gather and document information about patient condition including labs, pain levels, education needs, nutrition status, and potential complications.
• Perform cleaning, sterilization and/or high-level disinfection of scopes, probes, instruments, and equipment as directed.
• Participate in care plan development and implementation under physician/PA guidance.
• Reinforce patient education about medications, post-surgical care, and treatment changes.
• Transmit prescription refills as directed.
• Arrange hospital admissions and patient care services.
• May precept new medical assistants.
• Participate in daily compliance audits, chart checks, and reporting safety events.
• De-escalate patient concerns.

Skills

Medical terminology

Professional interaction

Effective communication

Info gathering

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of accredited Medical Assistant Program

Job description

OU Health's Children's Heart Center seeks a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support physicians and advanced practice providers in an ambulatory setting. The role may be filled at CMA I or II level based on experience, with duties spanning clinical patient care and administrative tasks.

The position offers a sign-on bonus up to $2,000 for qualified individuals and opportunities to contribute to patient care under supervision while maintaining safety and regulatory standards.