Medical Assistant

What You'll Do

You're the person in the medical office who makes sure everything runs smoothly for both patients and providers. As a Medical Assistant at Mercy in Oklahoma City, OK, you'll support providers by handling direct and indirect patient care. That means you'll assist with clinical procedures, keep accurate documentation, and take on administrative tasks to keep daily operations moving.

You'll work within your defined scope of practice based on whether you're in a clinic or a Hospital Outpatient Department (HOD). Everything you do falls under supervision and aligns with Mercy's mission and standards of care.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• New hires must attend MA Clinic Academy training
• Current Medical Assistants moving to an Advanced Medical Assistant title on the career ladder must complete MA competencies
• For Hospital Outpatient Departments only: BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

What They'd Love to See (Preferred Qualifications)

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program
• One year of applicable patient care experience in an outpatient or ambulatory care setting
• For non HOD Clinics: BLS (Basic Life Support) certification preferred but not required at hire

The Skills You Bring

• A knack for communicating clearly with patients, providers, and coworkers
• Comfortable working with EHR systems and keeping clinical documentation tight
• Able to juggle multiple tasks and adapt when things get busy ; they do get busy around here
• Know your way around common outpatient procedures and equipment?
• You genuinely care about patient centered care and want to grow professionally
• Awareness of differences and behaviors among the populations you serve is part of the job, done right

The Work Environment & Physical Stuff You Should Know About

This is an outpatient clinical setting. You'll have frequent patient interaction ; it's pretty much constant. The physical side? You need to push, pull, or lift up to 50 lbs regularly. Prolonged standing and walking happen every shift. You'll also grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat as needed. There's potential exposure to infectious materials but don't worry ; PPE is provided.

Scheduling & Pay Details (From Team Members Working 32+ Hours Per Pay Period)

The Benefits Package at Mercy Starts Day One If You're Working 32+ Hours Per Pay Period Includes These:

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The medical office needs someone solid. Someone who can walk into a roomful of patients, charts running late, providers needing backup ; and still keep it professional without losing your head.

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