MA or LPN - Orthopedic Outpatient Clinic

INTEGRIS Health•Yukon, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

INTEGRIS Health Medical Group Orthopedic Outpatient Clinic in Yukon, Oklahoma, is hiring a full-time, day-shift Medical Assistant or LPN. The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care under the direction of a provider and/or clinical supervisor, including taking vital signs and patient histories, venipuncture, lab and x-ray work, referrals, and patient phone messages. The role also includes documenting patient information, contributing to patient assessment and care planning, monitoring patient status, supporting medication administration where appropriate, and organizing workflow and phone calls. Medical Assistants report to an assigned clinic manager, supervisor, or lead. The Clinic Nurse delivers patient care using the nursing process under physician supervision. Duties include direct patient care and procedures, monitoring for abnormal findings, communicating changes in patient status to the physician, maintaining chart accuracy and patient confidentiality, and supporting patients and families with appropriate referrals. Clinic Nurses report to the department clinic manager or supervisor. INTEGRIS Health is Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system and describes its mission as partnering with people to live healthier lives. Caregivers are offered front-loaded PTO, medical benefits through the INTEGRIS Health network, financial assistance for continued education, 24/7 mental health support, and other benefits. INTEGRIS Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Medical Assistant: Current nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or registration, or at least 6 months of clinic Medical Assistant experience.
Medical Assistant: CPR or BLS certification within 90 days of employment.
Clinic Nurse: Current Oklahoma LPN or RN license, or a current multistate license from a Nurse Licensure Compact member state.
Clinic Nurse: BLS and/or ACLS as required by the department.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Six months of customer service experience is preferred for the Medical Assistant role.

Responsibilities

Take patient vital signs and histories, perform venipuncture and lab or x-ray work, handle referrals, and respond to patient phone messages as directed.
Gather and document patient-condition information, including lab values, pain levels, education needs, nutritional status, and potential complications.
Contribute to patient assessment and reassessment; monitor and document patient status.
Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating appropriate patient-care interventions and plans of care.
Administer medication when applicable, excluding narcotics for the Medical Assistant role.
Manage a large call volume while maintaining excellent telephone etiquette and organize workflow to meet patient needs in a timely manner.
Retrieve and transport medications when needed.
For Clinic Nurses, monitor for signs and symptoms related to abnormal lab values and deviations from baseline assessments.
For Clinic Nurses, report changes in patient status to the physician and initiate new physician orders as directed.
Promote patient satisfaction and maintain patient confidentiality.
Participate in charge management to ensure chart accuracy for each visit.
Report suspected abuse and refer patients or families to appropriate health or social resources.
Perform venipuncture, EKG, waived testing, bone density, x-ray, and other procedures as assigned.
Sterilize equipment after procedures.
Report to the assigned clinic manager, supervisor, or lead, as applicable.