Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Central Clinic

INTEGRIS Health•Oklahoma City, OK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

INTEGRIS Health Medical Group Portland Orthopedic Central Clinic, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for a Medical Assistant in Northwest Oklahoma City, OK. In this position, you’ll work 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday-Friday with our team providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today, and learn more about our recently enhanced benefits package for all eligible caregivers such as, front loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health. 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. INTEGRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status. Responsibilities The Medical Assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 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 Reports to assigned director, manager, supervisor or lead. This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information. Moderate exposure to hazardous risks, including potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, chemicals. Must follow standard precautions. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.

Requirements

Current nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification/registration; OR 6 of months of clinic MA experience AND
6 months of customer service experience preferred
CPR or BLS certification within 90 days of employment
Must be able to communicate effectively in English (Verbal/Written)
IMG Float Pool: If position requires intraday travel, the incumbents must be able to operate an INTEGRIS-owned vehicle OR personal vehicle (non- INTEGRIS-owned) and therefore must have a current Drivers License from the state of residence, as well as a driving record which is acceptable to our insurance carrier.

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
Reports to assigned director, manager, supervisor or lead