Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Transplant Clinic

About the role

This position may be filled as a Certified Medical Assistant Level 1 or 2, depending on individual experience, expertise, and qualifications. Special Benefits: Sign-on bonus up to $2,000 for qualified individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care by taking vitals, patient history, venipuncture, lab, x-ray, referrals, and patient phone messages as directed by the provider and/or clinical supervisor
• Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires
• Contributes to the assessment/re-assessment of patients
• Maintains patient status and organizes workflow to meet patient needs in a timely manner
• Retrieves and transports medications, instruments and supplies
• Stocks exam rooms, takes inventory, and orders supplies
• Schedules arrangements with other healthcare professionals and facilities
• Aids in procedures, maintains sterile field, and labels specimens
• Gathers and documents information about patient condition
• Administers appropriate patient care interventions, including medication administration
• Transmits prescription refills as directed
• Arranges for hospital admissions and patient care services
• Precepts new medical assistants
• Participates in daily compliance audits, chart checks, and reporting safety events
• De-escalates patient concerns

Requirements

• Certified Medical Assistant I: Education - High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program preferred. Experience - 0-3 years of experience in Patient Care as a Medical Assistant or similar patient care role preferred. Certifications - Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire. One of the following certifications are required upon hire: AMT, AAMA, NCCT, NCHA, NAHP.
• Certified Medical Assistant II: Education - High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program preferred. Experience - 3-5 years of experience in Patient Care as a Medical Assistant or similar patient care role required. Certifications - Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire. One of the following certifications are required upon hire: AMT, AAMA, NCCT, NCHA, NAHP.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to interact professionally with healthcare practitioners and patients
• Ability to effectively communicate information
• Ability to observe and obtain information from all relevant sources
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Detail oriented and able to complete work tasks
• Able to maintain composure even in difficult situations
• Able to be understanding and sensitive to needs of others

Skills

• Ability to interact professionally with healthcare practitioners and patients
• Ability to effectively communicate information
• Ability to observe and obtain information from all relevant sources
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Detail oriented and able to complete work tasks
• Able to maintain composure even in difficult situations
• Able to be understanding and sensitive to needs of others

Benefits

OU Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.

Pay

Details on pay will be provided during the interview process.

Schedule

Details on schedule will be provided during the interview process.