Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Department: Arthritis & Clinical Immuno Location: Oklahoma City, OK Position Overview and Responsibilities The Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence within Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is looking for a Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant that will be responsible for the following tasks: SPECIMEN COLLECTION & LABORATORY TASKS • Collecting blood, urine, and other samples. • Obtaining and understanding specimen and test information. • Documenting physician orders as required. • Retrieving orders, requisitions, and labels from EMR for accurate collection and labeling of specimens. • Processing samples by centrifugation, pipetting, aliquoting, and slide preparation as required by receiving clinical and research laboratories. • Preparing specimens for transport to lab. • Performing POC testing for CLIA-waived tests. CLINICAL DUTIES • Obtaining vital signs, weight checks and general patient-comfort needs. • Recording medications, allergies, and other medical history. • Refilling medications, obtain prior authorizations, scan and copy medical records, route referrals, and perform other patient care management tasks as assigned. • Transporting patients and assisting staff with moving patients with wheelchairs. ADMINISTRATIVE & CLERICAL TASKS • Maintaining accurate records, documents and files as required for both clinical and research databases. • Assisting with clerical duties such as answering phones, preparing charts, charge entry, assessing and verifying patient test requests and billing information. • Restocking rooms and supply areas as needed. • Providing patient results to physician offices, as necessary. • Fielding patient phone calls and messages and liaise between patients, providers, and other patient care facilities. Performing other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications • High school diploma or GED and 6 months relevant experience or combination of education and experience. • Must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently, as well as part of a team. • Strong oral and written communication skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills and a compassionate approach to patient care. • Professionalism interacting with a diverse group of people, personalities, and cultures. • Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities while maintaining accuracy. • Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations. Preferred Qualifications • Previous experience as a phlebotomist. Work Hours Typically, Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM. However, hours may vary with advanced notice depending on workload and need for office coverage. OMRF Overview Founded in 1946, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF){target="_blank"} is among the nation's oldest, most respected independent, nonprofit biomedical research institutes. OMRF is dedicated to understanding and developing more effective treatments for human diseases, focusing on critical research areas such as Alzheimer's disease, cancer, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and cardiovascular disease. OMRF follows an innovative cross-disciplinary approach to medical research and ranks among the nation's leaders in patents per scientist. Located in Oklahoma City, a city that offers a dynamic and flourishing downtown area, with low cost of living, short commute times and a diversified economy, OMRF has been voted one of the Top Workplac