What are the responsibilities and job description for the MA, Medical Assistant - Dr. Weitzel clinic position at Oklahoma Heart Hospital?
Overview
Join Our Team at Oklahoma Heart Hospital (OHH)
ONE TEAM. ALL HEART. At OHH, we believe that patient care is truly at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated team members are involved in every step of our patients’ journeys, bringing hope, compassion, and healing to both patients and their families. Together with our physicians and caregivers, we’re shaping the future of heart care in Oklahoma by serving the state and leading the nation.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Comprehensive Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Extended Medical Benefits (EMB)
- Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth
Please note that benefits may vary by position, and some roles (like PRN, Flex, Float, etc.) may have exclusions. For eligible positions, benefits start on your first day!
We can’t wait for you to join our heart-centered team!
Responsibilities
Make Every Beat Count—Join Our Heart Care Team!
Under the expert guidance of our Clinic Nurse Director, Clinic Director, or Physician, you'll be a crucial part of our team, ensuring smooth patient flow and top-notch care. From managing patient histories and vital signs to assisting with diagnostic tests and maintaining medical supplies, your role will keep our clinic running efficiently and compassionately.
Responsibilities:
- Welcome visitors with a friendly smile, figure out their needs, and connect them to the right team members.
- Handle phone calls with professionalism and direct them to the right person.
- Get patients ready for exams by gathering histories, checking vitals, and managing medications.
- Set up and keep treatment rooms spotless and fully stocked.
- Administer vaccines, apply dressings, and perform various treatments like suture removal.
- Triage patient calls for follow-up with nurses or physicians.
- Manage drug refills, provide prescription info, and order essential supplies.
- Complete insurance forms, maintain medical records, and handle correspondence.
- Route messages and documents swiftly and accurately, and transcribe patient interactions into medical records.
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Licensure/Certification: BLS certification required within 18 months of hire. Newly hired team members with a minimum of one (1) year of Medical Assistant experience or graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program will be required to complete certification within 90 days of hire. If a new team member is hired with no Medical Assistant experience than they will have to obtain the certification within 90 days after obtaining the one (1) year of required Medical Assistant experience.
Experience: One (1) to two (2) years continuous experience in a clinical setting preferred.
As part of our team, you are empowered to work collaboratively with our physicians and other caregivers, and play an integral role in setting the standard for excellence in patient care. Every team member at OHH plays an integral role in our patients’ experience. They are the reason OHH continues to serve the state and lead the nation. Be part of the future of cardiac care.
