Medical Assistant - Express Care - Days

INTEGRIS Health; Vinita (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading not-for-profit health system as a Medical Assistant in Vinita, OK. In this role, you’ll provide essential patient care and contribute to a compassionate healthcare team. You will enjoy an enhanced benefits package while serving the community and making a positive impact on patient lives.

Benefits

Front-loaded PTO

100% paid short-term disability

Increased retirement match

Paid family leave

Qualifications

• Requires current Medical Assistant certification or equivalent experience.
• Preferred 6 months of customer service experience.
• Must communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care: taking vitals, lab work, and patient education.
• Document patient status and contribute to care plans.
• Manage large call volumes with excellent telephone etiquette.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Education

Current Medical Assistant certification/registration

CPR or BLS certification within 90 days of employment

Job description

INTEGRIS Health Medical Group Express Care, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system, has a great opportunity for a Medical Assistant in Vinita, OK. In this position, you’ll work a rotation schedule 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 to 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.

Qualifications:

• Current nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification/registration; OR 6 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 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 Driver's 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, including 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 (excluding narcotics)
• Manages large call volume while maintaining excellent telephone etiquette
• Organizes workflow to meet patient needs in a timely manner; adheres to National Governing Board and Patient Safety Goals as needed
• 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, and 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.