Part-time Medical Office Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Medical Office Assistant to join our upscale plastic surgery center! This position would work in our Oklahoma City location, 2-3 days per week, 8am-5pm. A bit about the position: Helps patients by providing clinical and business office assistance in a health care setting.

What can you expect in the role: Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone, answering or referring inquiries. Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room, providing examination gowns and drapes, helping them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment, arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.

Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, reviewing and/or recording medical history, taking vital signs, confirming purpose of visit or treatment. Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; administering medications on the premises; authorizing drug refills as directed; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies; drawing blood; preparing patients for x-rays; taking electrocardiograms; removing sutures; changing dressings.

Educates patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions; answering questions. Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results. Generates revenues by recording billing information of services rendered; completing insurance forms; responding to insurance and other third-party inquiries.

Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt. Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs. Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.

Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential. Covers the front desk when needed. Answering phones, checking patients in/out, scheduling and taking payments.

What we are looking for

2 or more years of clinical experience in a plastic surgery or dermatology office required. Either CMA, RMA, or CNA certification required. Highly motivated, customer-service oriented person. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to multitask and perform well under pressure. Nextech EMR experience preferred.