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
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