Medical Assistant

POSITION TITLE: Medical Assistant DEPARTMENT: Nursing

NATURE OF POSITION: The Medical Assistant is a member of the interdisciplinary medical team of Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center. The position assists medical providers in the examination and treatment of patients and functions as a liaison between the medical staff, health information, lab, and administrative departments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Previous clinical experience preferred
• Strong written and communication skills
• Strong working knowledge in computer systems; such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, and/or lift for extended periods of time

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs routine intake procedures including, but not limited to, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, and blood pressure readings
• Assists medical providers with examination and treatment of patients
• Provides assistance with administrative procedures required, including patient referral, charting and documentation of activities and phone calls
• Demonstrates teamwork and commitment to quality patient care
• Attends clinic mandated and departmental in-services and trainings
• Performs other duties as assigned within the guidelines set forth by the organization

ORGANIZATION:

• Exhibits enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and professionalism in the workplace
• Handles personal conflict and works through it at the lowest possible level (first with party/parties involved, then if necessary, with 3rd party mediation)
• Displays a friendly manner and is easy to approach
• Maintains a neat, clean, well-groomed, appearance and dresses in accordance with the dress code policy
• Leaves personal problems out of the workplace
• Treats all co-workers with dignity and respect
• Abstains from gossip in the workplace
• Arrives on time and works through designated hours
• Completes tasks effectively, accurately and on time
• Demonstrates little or no absenteeism/follows leave guidelines
• Follows designated line of support
• Display a willingness and flexibility to respond to unusual job-related demands
• Manages time well
• Recognizes and assists others in the work of the department, even though the work may be outside of regular duties
• Shares equally in the workload of the department
• Works cooperatively with all team members and departments
• Works independently requesting assistance from supervisor only as needed
• Abstains from criticizing COFMC, colleagues and supervisors
• Demonstrates loyalty to COFMC, colleagues and supervisors
• Demonstrates support of the mission and vision of COFMC
• Accepts and participates in cross training
• Takes initiative to identify skill development needs