Medical Assistant - Colon and Rectal Outpatient Clinic

INTEGRIS Health•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

INTEGRIS Health is seeking a full-time, day-shift Medical Assistant for its Medical Group Colon and Rectal Outpatient Clinic in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care, including taking vital signs and patient histories, performing venipuncture and lab work, coordinating x-rays and referrals, and handling patient phone messages as directed by a provider or clinical supervisor. The role includes gathering and documenting patient information, contributing to patient assessments and care planning, monitoring patient status, and implementing and evaluating appropriate care interventions. Medication administration may be included, excluding narcotics. The Medical Assistant manages a large call volume with excellent telephone etiquette and organizes workflow to meet patient needs in a timely manner. The position reports to an assigned director, manager, supervisor, or lead. Benefits-eligible caregivers may receive 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; alternatively, six months of clinic Medical Assistant experience and six months of customer service experience are listed as preferred.
Obtain CPR or BLS certification within 90 days of employment.
Communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Six months of clinic Medical Assistant experience and six months of customer service experience are preferred as an alternative qualification.

Responsibilities

Take patient vital signs and histories; perform venipuncture and lab work; coordinate x-rays and referrals; and handle 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, including implementing and evaluating appropriate patient care interventions; medication administration may be included, excluding narcotics.
Manage a large call volume while maintaining excellent telephone etiquette.
Organize workflow to meet patient needs in a timely manner.
Retrieve and transport medications as needed.