Medical Assistant Job at Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma

Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma Tulsa, OK 74137

$18 - $25 an hour

Dedicated to serving northeast Oklahoma’s bone, joint, and muscle needs, our specialty-trained doctors at Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma deliver the expert, compassionate care needed to heal, recover, and advance.

We proudly offer the highest level of comprehensive care for a variety of musculoskeletal concerns, from chronic pain to acute injuries, to area residents throughout Tulsa, Claremore, Bixby, McAlester, and the surrounding areas.

Job Summary: Assists providers with patient examinations, diagnostic procedures, treatments and care coordination for the purpose of facilitating effective delivery of patient care and patient satisfaction. Responsible for direct provision of ancillary services or advanced, specialized knowledge or experience integral to their job function.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Greets patients and expresses sensitivity to patient needs and condition.
  • Assesses and documents general condition of patient including recording chief complaint, vital signs, weight, medications, social history and verifies symptoms and interventions in the patient medical record.
  • Appropriately records services and diagnoses for accurate completion of encounter forms, requisitions, consent forms and advance beneficiary notices.
  • Assists provider with patient examinations, procedures and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Independently performs ancillary services including venipuncture's, x-rays, etc. per protocols.
  • Maintains medical records including preparation of charts, filing of correspondence and test results.
  • Assists in coordination of care through messaging patient telephone calls, communicating prescription refills, etc. according to established protocols.
  • Successfully uses the EMR and other computer applications to accomplish tasks according to policies and procedures.
  • Tracks ordered or pending tests, procedures and referrals according to protocol.
  • Administers medication orally and via intra-muscular injection as directed by physician order.
  • Promotes patient wellness by providing patient education as directed by the provider.
  • Utilizes advanced clinical knowledge or experience to resolve patient questions and meet patient needs.
  • Participates in quality initiatives and safety functions.
  • Remains informed and compliant with current OSHA and HIPAA policies and procedures. Maintains exemplary patient satisfaction and participates as an engaged team member.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

  • High School diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience:

  • New graduate Medical Assistant, or 2 years orthopedic experience in a clinical setting within last 5 years may substitute for an approved Medical Assistant educational program completion.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: CMA/RMA/LPN/ATC/EMT/BLS.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ability to gather and enter data into a computer from multiple computer programs to maintain records.
  • Proficient and confident in basic computer skills.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Outstanding organizational skills.
  • Reliable with a keen eye for detail.

Working Conditions:

  • May be exposed to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, biohazards, bodily fluids and other conditions common to a clinic setting.
  • Involves frequent contact with staff and the public.
  • Contact may involve dealing with sick and/or injured persons.
  • Interaction with others may be constant and interruptive.
  • May involve dealing with angry or upset individuals.
  • Work may be stressful at times.
  • May periodically work outside of normal work hours.
  • Work is performed in a medical office setting.

Physical Requirements:

  • Requires sitting for long periods of time.
  • Requires viewing computer screen and typing for long periods.
  • Requires normal physical strength to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
  • Requires normal physical agility, which includes stooping, bending and stretching.
  • Requires normal concentration regarding complexity and timeliness of decision making.
  • Requires normal memory, taking into consideration the amount and type of information involved.
  • Average visual acuity necessary to prepare or review documents or operate equipment.
  • Ability to speak, frequently conveying detailed or important information or ideas accurately.
  • Ability to hear normal speech, both in person and on the telephone.
  • Ability to hear speech, both in person and on the telephone.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • AD&D insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Free parking
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

  • Orthopedics
  • Pain Medicine
  • Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work setting:

  • Clinic
  • In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Tulsa, OK 74137: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Vital signs (Preferred)
  • EMR systems (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • BLS Certification (Preferred)
  • Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person




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