Medical Assistant Jobs in Tulsa, OK
Medical assistants in Tulsa room patients, take vitals and keep clinic schedules moving at Warren Clinic, OSU Medicine and OU Health practices, usually for $16 to $19 an hour to start. Here are the current openings, then who hires, what it pays and how to get trained.
Current medical assistant Openings in Tulsa, OK
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Medical Assistant Work in Tulsa
Most medical assistant jobs in Tulsa sit in physician clinics rather than hospital floors, and several big clinic networks compete for them. Saint Francis runs Warren Clinic practices, including pediatric specialty clinics near its Yale Avenue hospital at 61st Street, Hillcrest runs the Utica Park Clinic group, and the two medical schools in town, OSU Center for Health Sciences west of downtown and OU Health Physicians, staff their own pediatric, family medicine and specialty clinics with MAs.
That mix gives Tulsa MAs real choice. You can work a weekday 8 to 5 schedule in a teaching clinic, a same-day walk-in clinic downtown on South Peoria, or a busy specialty practice in south Tulsa. Several Tulsa postings pair the job with front desk duties under an MA/PSR title, so MAs who can also check in patients and verify insurance have an edge.
Top Tulsa Employers for Medical Assistants
These Tulsa employers hire medical assistants for their clinics and practices:
- Saint Francis Health System - its Warren Clinic physician practices, including pediatric specialty clinics near the Yale Avenue campus, hire MAs from an approved program or with a year of recent patient care experience.
- OSU Medicine - the OSU Center for Health Sciences clinics hire medical assistants for pediatrics, surgery and other teaching clinics on a weekday schedule.
- OU Health Physicians Tulsa - the university practice hires medical assistants and senior MAs for pediatrics, internal medicine and family medicine clinics.
- Indian Health Care Resource Center - the nonprofit clinic on South Peoria Avenue hires medical assistants for its same-day clinic and pediatrics.
Medical Assistant Salaries in Tulsa
- Entry level: about $16 to $18 an hour for new program graduates.
- Experienced: roughly $18 to $21 an hour with a national certification and a few years in a specialty clinic.
- Senior: about $21 to $23 an hour for senior MAs, leads and specialty roles.
These are estimates built from federal wage data for the Tulsa metro, where the median medical assistant earns about $19 an hour, and from Tulsa clinic postings in the $16 to $19 range. A CMA, RMA or CCMA credential, specialty experience such as pediatrics or surgery, and the ability to cover the front desk all push pay up. University clinics tend to post set ranges and weekday hours, while urgent care adds evenings and weekends.
How to Become a Medical Assistant in Tulsa
Oklahoma has no state license for medical assistants; Saint Francis MA postings, for example, list no required license or certification. Most Tulsa employers still want a high school diploma or GED plus completion of a medical assisting program, or a year of hands-on patient care. Tulsa Tech offers Medical Assisting with phlebotomy training at its Health Sciences Center on the Lemley Campus off South Memorial Drive. After training, many MAs sit a national exam such as the CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT) or CCMA (NHA), which many employers prefer. A current BLS CPR card is commonly required.
What the Job Involves
Medical assistants room patients, take vital signs and medical histories, update the electronic health record, give injections and draw blood where trained, collect specimens, set up exam rooms and assist providers during procedures. Many also schedule follow-ups, call in refills under provider direction and answer patient phone messages.
Skills Employers Look For
- Accurate vital signs and patient intake
- Injections and venipuncture
- Electronic health records, with Epic experience a plus
- Scheduling, check-in and insurance basics
- Medical terminology
- Calm, clear communication with patients and families
- Current BLS CPR certification
Career Path and Advancement
Tulsa MAs often start in primary care, move into a specialty clinic and then into a senior MA, lead or clinic coordinator role. The medical assisting experience also counts toward nursing: Saint Francis accepts six months of MA experience as one route into its Nurse Tech/CNA job, and Tulsa Tech's practical nursing program and TCC's nursing program at the Metro Campus are the next steps toward LPN and RN licenses.
Related Careers in Tulsa
If medical assisting interests you, these related Tulsa roles are close matches:
- Phlebotomist Jobs
- Certified Nursing Assistant Jobs
- Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs
- Pharmacy Technician Jobs
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be a medical assistant in Oklahoma?
No. Oklahoma does not license medical assistants, and some Tulsa employers hire without any certification. Most still prefer a completed medical assisting program and a national credential such as the CMA, RMA or CCMA.
How much do medical assistants make in Tulsa?
New medical assistants in Tulsa generally start around $16 to $18 an hour. The metro median is close to $19, and experienced or senior MAs in specialty clinics can reach $21 to $23 an hour.
Where can I train to be a medical assistant in Tulsa?
Tulsa Tech runs Medical Assisting with phlebotomy at its Health Sciences Center on the Lemley Campus in east Tulsa. Ask about start dates and whether the program prepares you for a national certification exam.
What hours do Tulsa medical assistants work?
Most clinic MAs work weekdays, often 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Urgent care and same-day clinics add evenings and some weekends.
Can medical assistant experience help me get into nursing?
Yes. Saint Francis counts six months of medical assistant experience as one way to qualify for its Nurse Tech/CNA role, and MAs can go on to practical nursing at Tulsa Tech or the TCC nursing program.
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