PEAK - Lead Medical Assistant
- Oklahoma
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assists physician or other medical personnel in the examination process as required or necessary.
- Places patients in exam rooms. Drapes and positions patients for appropriate exams or procedures. Assists in restraining or controlling patients (infants, children, geriatrics, etc.).
- 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.
- Obtains and records vital signs including body temperature, height, weight, and 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.
- 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.
- Chaperones examinations and patients.
- Ensures exam rooms are stocked, inventory is taken, supplies are ordered, and instruments and/or equipment are sterilized.
- Makes scheduling arrangements with other healthcare professionals and facilities.
- Acts as a lead employee to resolve problems or conflicts such as work performance, training, patient care issues, etc.
- Supervises, instructs, and reviews other Medical Assistants to ensure accuracy and tasks are performed in a timely manner. Works closely with Clinic Manager and/or Clinic Nurse Manager to assist with screening and interviewing candidates, conducting performance appraisals, providing input of promotions and/or pay increases, training, and approving employee's time off.
- Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.
- Advanced knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to interact professionally with healthcare practitioners and patients.
- Ability to supervise.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Must be detail oriented and complete work tasks.
- Ability to maintain composure even in difficult situations.
- Ability to be understanding and sensitive to needs of others