MA or LPN - Coffee Creek Primary Care - Days

Integris Health • Edmond, OK

187d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care by taking vitals, patient history, venipuncture, lab, x-ray, referrals, and patient phone messages as directed by the provider and/or clinical supervisor. This position requires population specific competencies. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires. The Clinic Nurse assumes responsibility for the delivery of patient care utilizing the nursing process, under the supervision of a physician. This position requires population specific competencies. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires.

Requirements

• Current nationally recognized Medical Assistant Certification/Registration; OR 6 months of Clinic MA experience; OR the ability to successfully complete the INTEGRIS Health Caregiver Placement Program (CPP)
• 6 months customer service experience preferred
• CPR certification within 90 days of employment
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (Verbal/Written)
• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Oklahoma or current multistate license from a Nurse Licensure Compact (NCLEX) member state
• Kansas RN or LPN license is required for INTEGRIS Family Care clinic in Caldwell, Kansas
• Previous work experience preferred
• BLS and/or ACLS as required by department
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (Verbal/Written)

Responsibilities

• Gathers and documents information about patient condition, which include lab values, pain levels, patient education needs, nutritional status and potential complications
• Contributes to the assessment/re-assessment of patients
• Monitors and documents patient status
• Participates in the development of the plan of care, including implementation and evaluation of appropriate patient care interventions which may include medication administration (exclusive of narcotics)
• Manages large call volume while maintaining excellent telephone etiquette
• Organizes workflow to meet patient needs in a timely manner
• As needed by patient contact level, adheres to National Governing Board and Patient Safety Goals
• May retrieve and transport medications
• Contributes to the assessment/reassessment of patients
• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of appropriate patient care interventions
• Monitors for signs and systems related to abnormal lab values, and deviation from baseline assessments
• Reports changes in patient status to the physician and initiate any new orders from the physician as directed
• Promotes patient satisfaction and ensures patient confidentiality at all times
• Participates in charge management to ensure chart accuracy with each visit
• Documents patient information in the medical record accurately and timely
• Reports suspected abuse and refers patient/family to appropriate health or social resource
• Performs Venipuncture, EKG, Waived Testing, Bone Density, X Ray, and other procedures as assigned by the physician, manager or clinical supervisor
• Performs sterilization of equipment after a procedure is performed

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees