Medical Assistant Sr - Pulmonary Hypertension Outpatient Clinic

Join our team at the INTEGRIS Health Pulmonary Hypertension Outpatient Clinic in Oklahoma City, OK as a day shift, full-time Medical Assistant Sr.

About the Team

INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system, is seeking a dedicated caregiver to join us in our mission to partner with people to live healthier lives.

Benefits

• Front-loaded PTO
• Medical benefits through the extensive INTEGRIS Health network
• Financial assistance for continued education
• 24/7 mental health support

Responsibilities

• Acts as a mentor to new entry-level Medical Assistants and assists with orientation and development of new staff.
• Provides direct patient care and serves as a liaison between provider and patient.
• Performs vitals, patient history, venipuncture, lab, x-ray, referrals, and patient phone messages as directed by the provider and/or clinical supervisor.
• Instructs the patient/caregiver in signs/symptoms of complications and home management related to disease process as per plan of care.
• Documents patient status accurately and timely using EMR.
• Reviews charts to ensure accuracy after each visit.
• Reports any suspected abuse and refers patient/family to appropriate health or social resource.
• Performs Venipuncture, EKG, Waived Testing, Bone Density, X-Ray, and other procedures as assigned by the physician, manager, or clinical supervisor.
• Sterilizes equipment after a procedure is performed.
• Manages large call volume while maintaining excellent telephone etiquette.
• Gathers and documents information about patient's condition, which includes lab values, pain levels, patient education needs, nutritional status, and potential complications.
• Participates in the orientation and skilled development of new staff as assigned.

Requirements

• 3 years as a Clinic Medical Assistant in an ambulatory setting
• Current nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or registration
• 3 years of direct customer service experience
• CPR or BLS certification within 90 days of employment
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (Verbal/Written)

Skills

• Demonstration of core competencies will be completed within 90 days
• Validation of competency in medication administration