Medical Assistant

TITLE: Medical Assistant

LOCATION: Oklahoma City, OK (Onsite)

STATUS: Full-Time

SCHEDULE: Multiple shift offerings - Clinic or Float openings

PAY RANGE: $16.50 – 22.50 per hour

This is the pay range that BAHAMA Consulting reasonably expects to pay someone for this position.

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt (Overtime paid at 1.5X regular rate of pay)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists physician or other medical personnel in the examination process as required or necessary. Performs order entry to electronic medical records, i.e., prescription refills, sets up lab tests or x-rays, etc.
• Patient Placement - Places patients in exam rooms. Drapes and positions patients for appropriate exams or procedures. Assists in restraining or controlling patients (infants, children, geriatrics, etc.).
• Test Performance - Performs routine tests on patients such as audiograms, vision, spirometer, EKG, rapid strep, urinalysis, and urine pregnancy tests. Assists with cardiovascular stress tests, fetal non-stress tests, and OB ultrasounds.
• Information Gathering. Obtains and records vital signs including body temperature, height, weight, and takes blood pressure. Takes and documents complaints and patient histories including allergies, immunization histories, etc. Maintains patient confidentiality. Receives and returns telephone calls from or to patients and pharmacies. Obtains authorizations and referrals.
• Nursing - Performs various nursing duties such as suture removal, casting and steristrip applications, administration of injections, venipunctures, breathing treatments, ultrasound therapy, and hydroculator therapy. Assists with both surgical and non-surgical procedures.
• Supply Maintenance - Responsible for stocking exam rooms, taking inventory, ordering supplies, and sterilizing instruments and/or equipment.
• Scheduling - Makes scheduling arrangements with other healthcare professionals and facilities.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• 6 months experience in patient care as a Medical Assistant or 6 months performing electronic order entry as a qualified Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry (ABR-OE) preferred.
• Certified or registered Medical Assistant.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), STD, LTD, Life and 401(K)

BAHAMA Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process or have any questions, please contact HR.