Medical Assistant - Hepatic Services - Days

Company: Integris Health
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: November 7, 2024

Job Description:

INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for a Medical Assistant in Oklahoma City, OK. In this position, you'll work 8:00a-4:30p, Full Time, with our Hepatic Services 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 to learn more about our increased compensation plans and 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.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.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 complicationsContributes to the assessment/re-assessment of patientsMonitors and documents patient statusParticipates 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 etiquetteOrganizes workflow to meet patient needs in a timely manner * As needed by patient contact level, adheres to National Governing Board and Patient Safety GoalsMay retrieve and transport medicationsReports 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.---Current nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification/registration; OR 6 of months of clinic MA experience; OR the ability to successfully complete the INTEGRIS Health Caregiver Placement Program (CPP)AND---6 months of customer service experience preferred---CPR 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.

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