MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Responsibilities

Are you in search of a new opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center.

We are seeking a highly skilled individual to join our team at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center! This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse patient populations, providing exceptional care. Perfect for an Medical Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact in Oklahoma!

Position Summary :

This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care duties which include :

• Assisting in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
• Interviewing patients,
• Measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height),
• Venipuncture and procedure as directed by the physician within the scope of practice in the State.
• Documentation is recorded in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with SMPA guideline.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Assists in covering the front desk as required.

Job Duties / Responsibilities :

Team Responsibilities :

Participates in decision-making and process improvement.

Communicates effectively within and beyond assigned team.

Focuses on the problem or issue, not the person.

Assist with daily clerical operations, including answering multi-phone lines and making copies of documents as necessary.

Accurately files patient charts; including scanning documents into files as necessary.

Schedules patient appointments as necessary, return visits and Specialists.

Other duties as assigned

Clinical Responsibilities :

Ensures that patient rooms, nursing station and storage rooms are kept stocked, clean, manages product expiration date; ensures all equipment is kept clean according to infection prevention standards.

Distributes referrals as necessary to physicians and insurance companies; keep proper documentation of referral requests / responses in patient charts.

Pre-authorize prescriptions and clinical tests (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, etc.) as necessary.

Phone / faxing patient prescriptions as necessary.

Schedules Diagnostic Imaging studies BMDs dietician appointments, cardiology testing, and radiology testing for patients, and completes all appropriate paperwork.

Contacts patients with lab results and sends letters to patients as necessary.

Accurately performs clinical duties to include triaging patients, checking patient vitals, administering injections and venipunctures, and prepping patients for physician exam.

Accurately performs a variety of clinical testing, including EKG, PFT, PAP, CLIA waived lab tests, ear irrigations, 02 sats, vision / color charts, and urinalysis / hemocult tests according to physician orders : Maintains QC logs per CLIA guidelines

Labels patient specimens and completes lab slips accurately; separates lab slips monthly.

Thoroughly and accurately complete patient information forms prior to physician meeting with patient; assist physician with chart as necessary.

Adheres to SMPA Safety and Quality guidelines

Benefits :

Tuition Assistance

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans & 401k with company match

Discounts with local St. Mary's providers

Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

St. Mary's is a 229-bed, acute care hospital located in Enid, OK. St. Mary's Regional Medical Center has served the healthcare needs of northwest Oklahoma for more than 100 years. We host more than 125 highly skilled physicians offering specialties in Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, Rehabilitation, Laboratory, Women's Imaging, Wound Care, and more.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Job Requirements :

Education :

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Medical Assistant certificate required or must obtain certification within six (6) months of employment

Current BLS certification required

Work experience :

Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and / or one year experience as a Medical Assistant

Familiarity with medical terminology required

Experience with patient check-in and check-out process (according to clinic protocol)

Knowledge :

General medical office procedures

Understand end of day cash balancing and charge reconciliation process (according to clinic protocol)

Skills :

Proficiency in basic computer programs and operating systems, such as Microsoft Office

Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Abilities :

Must be able to perform courteously and professionally in all interactions

Equipment Operated :

Office equipment such as fax machine, copier and telephone system

EKG machine, other patient care testing

Work environment :

Works in a well-lighted, OSHA Standard environment

May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases

May be in contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances

Occasionally subject to irregular hours

May be required to wear personal protective equipment as necessary

Mental / Physical Requirements :

Must be ability to handle emergency or crisis situation

Must be able to see with corrective eye wear

Must be able to hear clearly with assistance

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the Facility to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment on the basis any legally protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 and over or as otherwise defined by applicable law), disability or genetic information (including family medical history) or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State, or local law. For purposes of this policy, race includes traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair type, texture, length and protective hairstyles (including but not limited to, braids, locks, twists, Bantu knots, hair coverings, etc.). If certain workspaces require such restrictions for health and safety reasons, non-discriminatory accommodations should be considered and implemented if feasible.

Notice

At UHS and all subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates with matching skillset and experience with the best possible career at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail etc. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by contacting us at : or 1-800-852-3449.