Medical Assistant - Edmond Women's Health Outpatient Clinic

INTEGRIS Health•Edmond, OK

21d•Onsite

About The Position

INTEGRIS Health is seeking a full-time, day-shift Medical Assistant for its Edmond Women's Health Outpatient Clinic in Edmond, Oklahoma. The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care, including taking vital signs and patient histories, performing venipuncture, and assisting with laboratory work, x-rays, referrals, and patient phone messages as directed by a provider or clinical supervisor. The role involves gathering and documenting information about patient condition, contributing to patient assessment and reassessment, monitoring and documenting patient status, and participating in the development and implementation of the plan of care. Care interventions may include medication administration, excluding narcotics. The Medical Assistant also manages a high volume of calls, organizes workflow to meet patient needs promptly, and may retrieve and transport medications. The position reports to an assigned director, manager, supervisor, or lead. INTEGRIS Health describes itself as Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system, with a mission to partner with people to live healthier lives. Benefits mentioned include front-loaded PTO, medical benefits through the INTEGRIS Health network, financial assistance for continued education, and 24/7 mental health support.

Requirements

Current nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or registration, or at least 6 months of clinic Medical Assistant experience.
CPR or BLS certification within 90 days of employment.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Six months of customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Take patient vital signs and histories; perform venipuncture and assist with laboratory work, x-rays, referrals, and patient phone messages as directed by a provider or clinical supervisor.
Gather and document information about patient condition, including lab values, pain levels, patient education needs, nutritional status, and potential complications.
Contribute to patient assessment and reassessment.
Monitor and document patient status.
Participate in developing the plan of care and implementing and evaluating appropriate patient care interventions, which may include medication administration excluding narcotics.
Manage a large call volume while maintaining excellent telephone etiquette.
Organize workflow to meet patient needs in a timely manner.
May retrieve and transport medications.