Family & Children's Services·Tulsa, Oklahoma
The Medical Assistant provides clinical support within a CCBHC model, performing vitals, lab draws, and administering medications like Suboxone and Spravato. They are also responsible for managing the nurse line, processing medication refills, and handling prior authorizations.
Competitive Pay & Generous benefit package and paid time off!
Under close supervision, works as part of a multidisciplinary team with a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) model. RMA is responsible for helping consumers by performing in all clinic areas including, but not limited to, vitals, urine drug screens, tele-psychiatry, nurse line, refills, and administration of medications. Will participate in Suboxone inductions and Spravato. Demonstrates knowledge of co-occurring disorders and appropriate interventions.
Daily schedule review to identify in-clinic providers.
Monitor chat rooms for walk-in clients needing vitals.
Perform and document vitals, with abnormal results communicated to providers.
Daily schedule review for UDS appointments.
Monitor chat rooms for clients needing UDS.
Document UDS results as per protocol.
Conduct and document vitals.
Log clients into tele-psychiatry sessions and assist with documentation.
Sanitize office areas between clients.
Verify and process lab orders.
Perform lab draws using aseptic technique.
Document lab draws in client charts.
Conduct vitals and verify injection details.
Administer injections and communicate with providers.
Schedule subsequent injections and document actions.
Administer Clinic Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS) for suboxone induction.
Conduct and document vitals.
Monitor medication effects and communicate with providers.
Assess live calls/messages for medication needs.
Respond to messages by 3:00 pm the same day; calls after 3:00 pm will be returned by noon the next day.
Document all interactions in client charts.
Review prescription program for refill requests.
Process refills per protocol and notify clients.
Document all refill requests.
• Must be a high school graduate or have HS equivalent
• Must possess a valid Driver License and satisfactory driving record and use personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office. Proof of automobile insurance required.
This job is classified as a “safety-sensitive” position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Due to the “safety-sensitive” classification, an employee in this position would be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana per the Family & Children’s Services Drug Free Workplace Policy, including possible revocation of a job offer or dismissal from employment.
Candidates must be a high school graduate with a valid driver's license and the ability to administer the Clinic Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS). Previous experience with mental illness or substance abuse populations is preferred.
Market context
Medical assistant roles in Oklahoma are commonly tied to outpatient, behavioral health, and substance use care settings, where staffing needs can stay steady. This role may be competitive because it asks for a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and COWS administration skills, with experience in mental illness or substance abuse populations preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit before applying.
